Burgundy - Paris to Auxerre

ABOARD THE FENIKS

Paris to Auxerre

Day 1: Arrival to Paris
Day 2: Paris - Evry (by boat)
Day 3: Evry - Melun, 19 or 29 miles (31 or 46 km)
Day 4: Melun - Moret sur Loing - St. Mammes, 26 miles (43 km)
Day 5: St. Mammes - Montereau - Sens, 28 miles (45 km)
Day 6: Sens - Joigny, 24 miles (40 km)
Day 7: Joigny - Auxerre, 30 miles (48 km)
Day 8: Departure
 

Day 1: Arrival to Paris
After your arrival and check-in on board, there will be a city tour.

Day 2: Paris - Evry (by boat)
In the morning, you start your cruise to Evry. The incredible views along the Seine river will accompany you. Arrival will be in the late afternoon, after which you'll have a chance to test the bikes. 

Day 3: Evry - Melun, 19 or 29 miles (31 or 46 km)​
Setting off in the morning, your destination for the day is Melun. Along the way, you'll make an extended visit to the Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte. This majestic estate was purchased by the young parliamentarian Nicolas Fouquet in 1641, who transformed it into a masterpiece whose château and gardens still feature among the most beautiful in France. You'll end your cycling in Melun. This historical town regularly welcomed the Kings of France and the court until the mid-15th century. Two exceptional reminders of the 11th century are still preserved in Melun: the Collegiate Church of Our Lady and the Priory of St. Saviour. 

Day 4: Melun - Moret sur Loing - St. Mammes, 26 miles (43 km)​
Today you will bike through the famed forest of Fontainebleau. This forest is spread over 25,000 hectares and remains a popular destination for nature lovers due to its dense and varied flora and fauna. It contains more than 1600 km of forest routes and pedestrian trails for walking and running, including 300 km of signposted trails. Eventually, you will reach incredible Fontainebleau castle. This gorgeous chateau was once used by the kings of France from the 12th century as a medieval royal hunting lodge. You will also pass through Moret sur Loing before ending your day in St. Mammes. This little town was made famous by the English painter Alfred Sisley who lived and painted here all his life. 

Day 5: St. Mammes - Montereau - Sens, 28 miles (45 km)​
In the morning you will sail from St. Mammès to Montereau where you'll begin your bike tour to Sens. Sens is most famous for it's gothic Cathedral Saint-Etienne that dominates the main square. The building is especially important as it is first gothic cathedral built in France and acted as a model for many other gothic style cathedrals built later in France and elsewhere in Europe.

Day 6: Sens - Joigny, 24 miles (40 km)​
Today's route follows the Yonne river. Before reaching your destination of Joigny, you'll make a stop to the quaint town of Villeneuve.

Day 7: Joigny - Auxerre, 30 miles (48 km)​
Joigny is a lively town with a good market, contemporary art museum, and plenty of waterway activity. Leaving here, you will make your way to Auxerre. Situated on the River Yonne, Auxerre is a very pleasant town with an relaxed air about it. Auxerre is the capital of the Yonne 'département' and home of the government offices and administration for the region. There are plenty of interesting shops and casual restaurants for you to explore. 

Day 8: Departure
Depart after breakfast. 

*All distances are approximate. The above planned itinerary is subject to change due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, etc. 

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