Chablis and Yonne Region Attractions
Chablis is the most northerly and most isolated of the five districts of Burgundy. Historically, the region, which offers waterways to Paris, has been ideally situated for the viticulture industry. However, its northerly location also presents the threat of night frosts and frosts in late spring and September.
In the town of Chablis there are some houses with cellars that date back to the 13th century. In the middle of town is the church of St-Martin with a religious treasury and decorative wrought-iron covering its doors. The Maison du Vin is near the Hostellerie des Clos, supplying tourist information.
In the town of Chablis there are some houses with cellars that date back to the 13th century. In the middle of town is the church of St-Martin with a religious treasury and decorative wrought-iron covering its doors. The Maison du Vin is near the Hostellerie des Clos, supplying tourist information.
Arcy-sur-Cure - Caves, France
Arcy-sur-Cure is the location of magnificent caves which are considered the cradle of French prehistory and have been visited by the public since at least the 16th C. Prehistoric man inhabited the 950-meter long caves since 300,000 BC. Palaeolithic cave paintings were also discovered in 1990, bringing renewed interest in the cave. There are about 50 paintings, including hand prints, bears, ibexes and mammoths.
Hours
March 15 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Open | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to November 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Noyers, France
Noyers is a well-preserved medieval walled town located about 15.5 miles southeast of Chablis on the Serein river. Many cellars open directly onto its narrow cobblestone streets.
St Bris-le-Vineux, France
St-Bris-le-Vineux is a large estate in the small village of Bailly. It features a huge "cathedral" carved out of a limestone quarry where one million bottles are stored.
