Day 1: Moret sur Loing
Embarkation and check-in at 14:00. After being welcomed by the captain, crew and tour guide, you will be allocated your bikes. After dinner, you can stroll through Moret-sur-Loing, a charming medieval fortified town that inspired the painter Sisley for his beautiful impressionist paintings.
Day 2: Moret – Montereau – Pont sur Yonne, approx. 37-41 km
Breakfast during the boat trip. Your first day of cycling begins in Montereau-fault-Yonne. This town is located where the Yonne flows into the Seine. From Montereau you cycle to Montmachoux, where you will visit an ostrich farm. Today’s destination is Pont-sur-Yonne, a picturesque, friendly town where we will moor for the night.
Day 3: Pont sur Yonne – Sens, approx. 20-42 km
Today you can either follow the river valley to Sens or take a longer tour through the countryside and visit a beekeeper. In Sens, one of the oldest towns in France, a guided tour of Saint-Etienne Cathedral awaits you. The 10-hectare Parc du Moulin à Tan with water birds, a rose garden, arboretum, animal enclosure and playground is located on the outskirts of the town.
Day 4: Sens – Villeneuve sur Yonne, approx. 28-52 km
From Sens there are again 2 cycling options. The shorter route stays closer to the river, while the longer one takes you through the hills to the “Musée de la Pomme et du Cidre”. Try the delicious cider that is produced here! The day ends in Villeneuve. Here you can see medieval gate towers and numerous romantic gardens.
Day 5: Villeneuve sur Yonne – Joigny, approx. 23-47 km
Today the cycle tour takes you to the beautiful town of Saint-Julien-du-Sault. The Saint-Pierre church, founded in the 13th century, with its beautiful stained glass windows is well worth a visit. Then it’s on to Joigny, from where you cycle through the surrounding vineyards in the afternoon. The tour guide will show you a few places where you can taste the fine Burgundy wines.
Day 6: Joigny – Auxerre, approx. 28-44 km
During breakfast, the boat sails to Migennes. From there you cycle along the Canal de Bourgogne to Auxerre, known for its many church towers and half-timbered houses from the 16th century. Visit the Gothic Saint-Etienne Cathedral, the old port and the 15th century bell tower. In the evening, you have the opportunity to eat in one of the many restaurants in Auxerre, as no dinner is planned on board.
Day 7: Auxerre, approx. 30-42 km
You also have several options today. Relax, explore Auxerre or accompany your tour guide along the Yonne to the “Caves de Bailly” vineyard, known for its sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne and the caves under the limestone slopes. You can also visit the St. Bris and Irancy vineyards on the nearby hills. In the Chapelle de Bailly, you can admire the paintings of the famous painter George Hosott. Stroll along the small street by the church and enjoy the view of the lush landscape.
Day 8: Auxerre
Disembarkation after breakfast until 9:30 am
