Top 20 Experiences in Auxerre
Private e-bike tour with a guide in the Vineyards of Chablis
Discover this splendid appellation with your guide on a route where you will be as close as possible to the vineyards. Thanks to the electric bicycle, travel in the famous 1er crus and Grand crus of Chablisien and reach the highest peaks without difficulty. Your guide will give you an analysis of the landscape and the wine-growing region. Immersed in the vines, you will taste a Chablis wine and will be led to detect its typicity. You will visit the village of Chablis and its rich cultural heritage while strolling through its small alleys. The visit will end in a renowned wine estate where you will taste different wines in an ideal and friendly setting.
Chablis & Northern Burgundy Wine Tour
In the company of your expert wine guide you will discover the timeless wine growing villages and beautiful countryside of northern Burgundy. Your tour includes a minimum of 3 visits and tastings in at least 3 different wineries. You will be taken to a panoramic view point over-looking the Chablis Grand cru vineyards. During your tastings and visits to the vineyards you will learn everything you have always wanted know about wine-making and Burgundy wines. From the notion of "terroir" and the classification of the wines to vineyard techniques and the art of tasting, all will be revealed ! And for the lovers of red wines the delicious pinot noirs of Irancy and the Auxerre vineyards await you! Lunch will be in a local bistro where you can savour some of the region's specialities. On Sundays stroll through the wonderful Chablis street market. Your day will also be a rich cultural experience as you learn about the history & culture of the region from the Roman conquest to the great Dukes.
Touristic highlights of Auxerre a Private half day tour (4 Hours) with a local
You will enjoy Auxerre, a lovable old town and solemn churches that power above the skyline. The old religious buildings are even more ancient than they appear from the outside and in the carless streets you’ll never tire of Auxerre’s creaking timber-framed houses. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich french culture.
The Secrets of the Puisaye-In the footsteps of Colette,potters & castle builders
Roughly 150km southeast of Paris, this one-day tour takes you to the heart of the unspoilt Puisaye region of northern Burgundy. Situated between 2 major lines of communication, the Loire to the west and the river Yonne to the east, the Puisaye is a secretive place where time seems to stand still. This very rural area, made up of forests, lakes and fields bordered by hedgerows, also offers the visitor a host of cultural and historical sites. Your trip with us will be a voyage of discovery that will lead you in the footsteps of writers, potters and medieval craftsman. The excursion will take you to visit a local pottery, the Colette museum, as well as a local church to admire the medieval paintings. Certain days are market days (St Sauveur Wednesday and Toucy Saturday). We also propose options such as a visit to a local natural wine maker! We can pick you up from your accommodation in the area or from the local train station. Please enquire for other possibilities.