What to see and do
Welcome to the land of Chablis – Tonnerrois! Push open the “golden door of the Bourgogne » the time of a wine stop in Chablis, a weekend in the heart of the châteaux or a peaceful week along the canals.
Our unmissable in one click !
L’Abbaye de Pontigny
The abbey church of Pontigny is one of the most beautiful examples of Cistercian churches that can be admired in France.
(12th – 17th centuries)
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Chablis
Chablis is famous for its wines, but not only that... It is the name of a small town that has managed to export its green and gold reflections to the four corners of the planet and where heritage is closely linked to the history of wine.
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Le vignoble de Chablis
White wines from Bourgogne With exceptional qualities, Chablis wines come from a single grape variety: Chardonnay.
They come under several names:
Petit Chablis
Chablis and Chablis Premier Cru
Chablis Grand Cru
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Le Château de Béru
(13th – 18th centuries)
Property of the Counts of Béru since the 17th century, the beautiful residence overlooks the Chablis vineyard.
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot L’Abbaye de Reigny
Founded in 1128 by Abbot Étienne de Toucy, under the authority of Saint Bernard, the abbey of Reigny was placed under the protection of Pope Eugene III in 1147.
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Le Canal du Nivernais
Located between the Loire basin and the Yonne basin, the Nivernais canal stretches over 174 km. It crosses the communes located between Mailly-le-Château and Cravant.
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Le vignoble de Tonnerre
240 hectares :
2 grape varieties: Chardonnay and Pinot noir
3 appellations : Bourgogne Tonnerre, Bourgogne Épineuil, Crémant de Bourgogne
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Tonnerre
Explore Tonnerre and its Hôtel-Dieu, a former hospital establishment built in 1293, the Hôtel-Dieu of Tonnerre is the longest medieval hospital in Europe.
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Le Château de Tanlay
Surrounded by moats, in a very beautiful park, it is one of the most beautiful Renaissance residences in BourgogneBuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries.
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Le Château de Maulnes
A masterpiece of the French Renaissance, the Château de Maulnes is one of a kind. A pentagon built around a well of water and light, it embodies the genius and passions of a fascinating era.
©OT2CYT – Yann Frediani Le Château d’Ancy-le-Franc
A stroll to discover Ancy-le-Franc and its magnificent Renaissance castle, a unique example of square architecture in France!
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Le Château de Nuits
Nuits, a Renaissance castle with two faces!
The Castle of Nuits, half bastion, half pleasure residence, offers visitors an original and authentic walk through history.
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Le Canal de Bourgogne
242 km long, the canal Bourgogne shapes the Tonnerrois landscape. It crosses several towns such as Flogny-la-Chapelle, Tonnerre, Tanlay, Ancy-le-Franc, before continuing on its way towards Côte-d'Or.
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot 
Our favorites
Favorite place by Toma
"The Canal of Bourgogne always offers me a spectacle of rare beauty. (…)
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Favorite place by Rémé
“The first time I saw the Dionne pit, it was love at first sight. (…)
©OT2CYT – Yann Frediani Favorite place by Benjamin
“I first discovered the medieval village of Cravant and the story of its legendary battle (…)
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Favorite place by Corine
“If there’s one place to be on Sunday morning, it’s definitely Chablis! (…)
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot Favorite place by Yann
“Nestled in the heart of Tonnerrois, the Château de Nuits is a nugget (…)
©OT2CYT – Claude Blot 
