About the region
The region is sprinkled with cultural and historical treasures: Arcy and its prehistoric caves; the bustling cathedral town of Auxerre with its elegant half-timbered houses; Vézelay, a World Heritage Site where emperors, popes, pilgrims and crusaders gathered; Avallon with its ramparts and Romanesque collegiate church; and the Morvan National Park.
At the site of Guédelon, a fortified castle is being built using the techniques of the 13th century. Next door to Guédelon is an aerial woodland activity park featuring 7 treetop trails for differing levels of ability, using rope bridges and pulleys.
There are many activities available locally, including canoeing, white-water rafting, fishing, swimming, riding and mountain biking.
VermentonLe Moulinot is a five minute walk from the village of Vermenton, which has a restaurant and a good range of shops and services, including a supermarket, a pharmacy, doctors, banks, bars, bakeries, a butcher, a hairdresser, an antique shop, a newsagent/tabac and a railway station. It is possible to travel by train to Paris directly from Vermenton. Visit SNCF Web Site There is a particularly good restaurant in the next village of Accolay, a fifteen minute walk along the canal, where dinner is often served on the courtyard terrace. For more information on the region, visit the Auxerre tourist office site.
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Site Design By Chris Lofts
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Situated at the entrance to the village of Vermenton, Le Moulinot is an excellent base from which to explore the region of the “trois vallées” extending from Chablis to Vézelay. The department of the Yonne,in Northern Burgundy is a land of hills covered with forests and pastures, and narrow valleys with swiftly flowing rivers. 
The nearby slopes of Chablis, Irancy and Saint Bris have been the site of vineyards since Roman times. Wine tasting opportunities are plentiful, and a guided tour can be arranged to introduce visitors to the lesser-known gems that our region has to offer. For more information visit 