//
Department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Photo: Szeder László, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Yonne is a department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté that is known for its wine from the Chablis region. The Yonne allows you to discover ancient remains, historical monuments and museums, renowned vineyards (Chablis, Côte Saint-Jacques, Irancy) and culinary specialties, as well as vast natural spaces including that of Boutissaint, in the heart of Puisaye, and part of the Morvan regional natural park
By road
The A6 motorway crosses the department, serving Auxerre, Sens and Avallon in particular. The A19 joins the A5 near Sens.
By air
Most air traffic is carried out from Auxerre-Branches Airport, although its activity is severely limited by demographics and the proximity of Paris airports.
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Chalons en Champagne · Regional · XCR
Loading places around the airport…
with a relatively compact old town, Auxerre is pleasant to walk through and features some beautiful, very old buildings including the Old Abbey of St. Germain, whose crypt contains frescos from the time of Charlemagne
small walled town on a rocky outcrop with possible Arthurian links
home to the most famous Burgundy white wine
small town with a great market hall known for its local food and drink
historically important city with a famous Gothic cathedral and other striking buildings from those heady times in its past
hill village that's home to the famous Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay, start of many a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Articles and travel topics about Yonne and France.
Travel tipsUnderstand travel insurance for a Schengen visa in 2026. Learn mandatory €30,000 medical coverage, zero deductible rules, and embassy-approved policies.
7 min read
Travel tipsEstimate your Europe trip cost for 2 weeks in 2026. Compare realistic budgets for lodging, Eurail trains, dining, and sightseeing across three styles.
8 min read
Travel tipsSpot and avoid common tourist scams in Paris, including Montmartre string bracelets, petition clipboards, fake airport taxis, and metro fare traps.
9 min read
ItinerariesPlan the best day trips from Paris by train. Discover travel times, stations, fares, and tips for Versailles, Giverny, Reims, and Mont-Saint-Michel.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.