Tour of the Meanders of the Yonne river river

Hike through Yonne department around Yonne Meanders from Coulanges-sur-Yonne via Merry-sur-Yonne, Mailly-le-Château, Chatel-Censoir, Pousseaux, Surgy, Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines and Andryes. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn, Shops.

The meanders of the Yonne River create a landscape emblematic of the department of the same name, characterized by the river's deep sinuosity in the limestone hills. These curves are bordered by forests and wet meadows, where typical riverside flora, such as willows and poplars, abound. The history of this region is intimately linked to the river, which for centuries was the vital artery for timber rafting, transporting wood from the Morvan region to Paris—a heritage commemorated by the Canal du Nivernais, which follows these bends. The aquatic and riparian fauna is rich, hosting numerous waterfowl and herons, and even the European beaver, which has made a comeback in certain areas. The hillsides benefit from a microflora specific to limestone grasslands, contrasting with the dense forests that dominate the higher ground.

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Nearby paths:
Around Avallonnais (Yonne, Nievre)
Around Retif de La Bretonne region (Yonne)
Wine and Cheese Trail (Yonne, Aube)
Around Morvan (Nievre-Yonne-Cote-d'Or)
GR®3 Loire River Trail
GR®13 From Gatinais (Seine-et-Marne) to Morvan (Saone-et-Loire)
GR®113 From Provins (Seine-et-Marne) to Auxerre (Yonne)
GR®213 From Chamesson (Cote-d'Or) to Vezelay (Yonne)
GR®654 Via Lemovicensis