Le Jardin de Ruban

Getting out for a walk or bike ride is a lovely way to take in some of your surroundings; there are also horse riding outings available locally, or you may like to hire kayaks in Saint-Julien-du-Sault (10 minutes’ drive) or rent a boat in Joigny (15 minutes) for some time on the waters of the Yonne river. Joigny is also a ‘Town of Art and History’ so it’s well worth spending some time there, wandering among half-timbered houses in its medieval streets and visiting the Resistance Museum and Château des Gondi. For other town strolls, check out places like Sens (35 minutes) and Auxerre (40 minutes), both full of interesting historic sights. Visiting some of the many vineyards around the area may also be on your to-do list while you’re here – and don’t miss the one-of-a-kind La Fabuloserie (20 minutes), a museum packed with unusual art displayed indoors and through the gardens.