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Avallon

Nestled in Burgundy, Avallon, 89200, is a delightful medieval gem! Wander its cobblestone streets, where charming half-timbered houses whisper tales of yore. Don’t miss the breathtaking views from the ancient ramparts or the scrumptious local cuisine, especially the cheeses! Perfect for a whimsical day trip, this town promises history, culture, and tasty delights at every corner! 🍷✨

Recommendations

Culture4.5/5

Église Collégiale Saint-Lazare

In Avallon, Église Collégiale Saint-Lazare captivates visitors with its stunning Romanesque architecture and intricately carved column capitals, reflecting centuries of history and artistic talent, making it a must-visit gem in Burgundy.

Culture4.3/5

Museum of Avallon

Discover the Museum of Avallon, where rich medieval history and captivating local artifacts come together, offering a unique glimpse into the region's past in a charming setting that can't be missed.

Culture4.8/5

Musée du Costume

Avallon costume museum fills an old boys’ school with rooms of clothing, shoes and accessories. One of the sisters who lives there leads the tour.

Landmark4.5/5

La Tour de l'Horloge

Avallon's medieval clock tower rises above the old town, built on the site of a gate to the former castle. The round tower contains a small museum.

Landmark

Tour de l'Avallonnais (Yonne, Nièvre)

Hiking area in Avallon, France.

Landmark4.3/5

La Maison des Sires

Culture

Chapelle Saint-Pierre d'Avallon

Chapel in Avallon, France.

Landmark3.7/5

Schiever Distribution

Landmark4.4/5

Vocational High School General Education Private And Middle School Jeanne D'arc

Landmark5/5

Abbaye Saint Martin du Bourg

Candlelight fills this ancient abbey during nighttime visits. A guide shares stories from its history, with anecdotes that bring the past close.

Landmark4.2/5

Cinéma Vauban

Movie theater in Avallon.

Transport4.3/5

LFGE AVALLON

Landmark4.7/5

Vallée du Cousin

Woodland paths follow the Cousin through this valley, past restored mills and panels about local wildlife. A giant 3D model stands along the route.

Eat$$$$$4.8/5

Restaurant Le 1815

This Avallon restaurant pairs an elegant dining room with a menu one guest found surprising.

Eat$$$$4.6/5

Les Cordois Autrement

Eat$$$4.5/5

Restaurant Relais des Gourmets

Eat$$$4.7/5

El Cactùs

Eat$$$4.3/5

Les Cocottes

Avallon restaurant with homemade cooking, generous portions and sparse decor.

Cafe$$$3.6/5

Les Maréchaux

Eat$$$4.2/5

Le Chapeau Rouge

Stays

Stay4.85/5

Le Gite du Sorcier 89

Le gîte du Sorcier 89 in Avallon offers a two-bedroom apartment with a living room. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and a private entrance. Guests benefit from private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi. The apartment includes an indoor play area, coffee shop, and free toiletries. Vézelay Basilica is 15 km away, Pré Lamy Golf Course 37 km, and Morvan Regional Natural Park 50 km from the property. Dole-Jura Airport is 159 km distant. Highly rated for its child-friendliness, comfortable beds, and central location.

Things To Do
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4.7/5

2 h

Visit of the Basilica of Vézelay in two stages

"When the 12th century speaks to us in the 21st ..." This visit allows an architecture that is 900 years old to speak to our hearts today. Everyone receives essential keys to fully appreciate Vézelay and its Basilica. For our guides, it is about being smugglers from one bank to the other, from a world in front of us to the one we carry within. It invites wonder and an understanding of the intentions and building laws that underlie architecture. By making the stones speak, it transmits living information and not only objective information or learned content reserved for initiates. In this perspective, he proposes to enter into knowledge in the primary sense of the verb to know, "to be born with".

$23.44

4.1/5

2 h

Summer solstice visits Basilica of Vézelay

The Basilica of Vézelay was built in close relation to the course of the sun. It is inhabited by light. His dance with stones, unique in the world, culminates in summer and winter solstices. We take you these days to the Basilica to live an unforgettable experience. Finally at the Visitor's House, around the models, the guide will explain the know-how of the craftsmen and the symbolism of the play of light desired by the builders.

$22.87

13 h

Private Day Tour: Chablis Vine from Paris

Have an extended trip to the region of Chablis. The famous town for its white wine made of Chardonnay. You'll have the chance to visit and have a sample of wine from the different vineyards in this 12-hour tour.

$709.05

48 h

Burgundy 2 Day Private Tour from Paris

A completely private tour that lasts 2 days with a professional, licensed guide included. You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and the tour may begin.

$1,486.72

5/5

12 h

BURGUNDY: VEZELAY & FONTENAY ABBEY - Private day trip from Paris by Train

IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US - All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. - All our tours include a pickup and dropoff at your hotel. - Book now and pay upon arrival. The Basilica and the village of Vezelay were classified as a World Heritage by Unesco. It is also a place of spirituality and a starting point for the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.The tour includes the Abbey of Fontenay 06:00 am: Pick-up at your hotel for a private transfer to GARE de LYON 06:49 am: Departure by TGV (speed train) 07:53 am: meet and greet by your local guide driver. En route to the hills of VEZELAY: Visit of the sanctuary. 11:30 am: continuation to the charming village of Noyers sur Serein & lunch in a charming restaurant. 02:00 pm: continuation to the cistercian abbey of FONTENAY of the 12th century. 04:30 pm: back to the train sation 05:37 pm: departure by TGV (speed traint) to PARIS 06:39 pm: arrival in PARIS and transfer to your hotel