About the region
Chatel-Censoir is in the province of Burgundy - an area reknowned for its wine and rolling countryside.
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Vezelay (village is UNESCO heritage listed) |
Auxerre - 37km (23miles) |
Canal (boats, walks, bike rides) |
Chateau de Tanlay - 65km (40 miles) |
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Start within village - go as far as you like! |
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Other places to see and do within an hour's drive:
- Great Dining in the village and nearby towns. (Here are some
tips on reading a French menu)
- The larger towns of Avallon and
Auxerre are only
26 and 37km away respectively (16 and 23 miles).
- The caves of Arcy sur Cure - 18 km (11 miles)
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Morvan National Park - Chatel-Censoir and Vezelay are at the northern extremity of the park
- Chablis - a great name for wines! - 44km (27 miles)
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St Brisson (Morvan National Park, musee de resistance) - 55km (34 miles)
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Tonnerre - 57km (35 miles)
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Château d’Ancy-le-Franc - 48km (30 miles)
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Montbard - 68km (42 miles). The TGV stops here.
- Semur-en-Auxois - 69km (43 miles)
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Abbey de Fontenay - 73km (45 miles)
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Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
(location of the film "Chocolat") - 83km (51 mIles)
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Maison Régionale des Arts de la Table at Arnay-le-dec - 92km (57 miles)
- Source of the Seine - 106km (66 miles)
- Salives 125km (78 miles)
The village is surrounded by 13th – 15th century ramparts which harbour ancient 14th century houses, a dungeon from the year 1000, a washhouse which shelters the spring and a 12th century church.
- Dijon - the regional capital - 130km (81 miles)
Paris is only 2 1/2 hours by train from Chatel-Censoir. It is 200km (125 miles) by road.
Nearest free wifi zones for internet access:
Tourist Information Centres in Vezelay (15km) and Avallon (26km)
McDonalds at Avallon