In sleepy riverside Vaux, 6km south of Auxerre, this family-run B&B offers impeccable rooms and plenty of peace and quiet. Friendly owners Catherine and André Donat, who have worked in organic viticulture since 2000, organise tours to local vineyards and share their extensive knowledge of the region's wines.
Domaine Dessus Bon Boire
Yonne
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21.37 MILES
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Marked by Gothic architectural elements, this church between the river and the medieval centre is a prominent Auxerre landmark.
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Presided over by a 12th-century bell tower, this church is a convenient landmark in Auxerre's medieval centre.
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