The Chablis Long Break

A beautiful and typical French city, Joigny is a really nice place to moor. Discover a town full of history with many beautiful buildings like the Château des Gondi. Joigny is also surrounded by vineyards, which offer wonderful countryside views.

This tiny village is situated on the banks of the River Yonne. Explore the beautiful church Sainte-Croix, which dates from the 16th century and visit an ancient and pretty washing basin that used to serve the village decades ago.

2km inland, you could easily miss this village from the canal. It's worth a stop though; rich in history and well known for its restaurants, hotels and architecture.

This mooring is great for perhaps your first overnight stop - pleasant and secure, with a well tended path you can easily cycle along to stretch your legs. Take time to see the church St André, fortified in the 13th century, and ancient postal stage, the barrage and the fish ladder. The chateau here was destroyed by fire in 1979.

Cycle along the cyclepaths to Champs-sur-Yonne or to the hilltop through Vaux for wonderful views of the St-Bris le-Vineux hills and vineyards. Visit the 'lavoir', ancient washhouse and beautiful church near the mooring.

In Dampierre, a peaceful and pretty village, you can take a tour of the local church or walk along the bank of the Canal Monsieur. Just beside the village you will find Patouillet pond, a calming place to relax.

Welcome to Vincelles-Vincelottes, a pretty village worth visiting for its good restaurants downtown, particularly if you enjoy the tasty wine of the region. There are also a number of walking paths on the edge of town.

Accolay is surrounded by verdant countryside and vines on the hillside. Moor here for a peaceful stroll around this pretty town.

In this pretty little village, take time to visit the church from the twelfth century and the Tour of Meridian and its sundial. Have a walk downtown into the winding streets to discover the old wash basin that people used here decades ago. On the outskirts of town, the views along the verdant vineyards are a real treat to see.

This is a lovely place to stop a while to walk or cycle along the towpath and lanes. Visit the pretty church, or dine in one of the fine restaurants.

Pregilbert is a quiet hamlet. Moor here, walk downtown and see the old Roman church on the outskirts of town. It's a perfect place for a peaceful walk.

Merry-Sur-Yonne is a quiet and charming village surrounded by countryside. Moor here and take a walk downtown to discover the Saint-Etienne church. Go exploring and find the old wash basin that used to work decades ago - a nice place to have a rest.

Welcome to Clamecy, a beautiful and flower-filled city. Come here and discover sights like the pretty City Hall, or the gothic church Saint-Martin and its great tower. Take a walk as well to see the church Notre-Dame-De-Bethléem.

Coulanges-Sur-Yonne is a charming little village. Here, you may discover the pottery du Coutât Grimon, which has been in production for decades and produces some beautiful items. Take time to walk along the paths along the enchanting canal banks, or to dine in one of the many good restaurants.

Welcome to Lucy-Sur-Yonne, a peaceful little village where you'll discover a romanesque church built in the 11th century and several good walking paths.