Walking Tours in france

     *  Classic gentle walk following the Grande Randonnée (GR13) – part of
         St Jacques’ route to Compostela
     *  Wonderfully contrasting hotels: superb food and wine, excellent value
     *  Riverside paths, pretty wine villages- we’ll pick up any purchases for you; lovely views over the Yonne
     *  Steeped in historic and architectural interest: historic Auxerre, ancient Avallon, mediaeval Vézèlay

This is one of France’s best rambles, following the GR13 south. It starts in mediaeval Auxerre, one of the prettiest cities in France, with its narrow streets of half-timbered houses. Joan of Arc slept here (twice). You go on to stay in the fortified mediaeval town of Vézelay, from where St Bernard of Clairvaux launched the Second Crusade. You pass through the Côte de l’Auxerrois vineyards (with opportunities for wine tasting at Irancy), and cherry orchards with lovely views down across the Yonne. Then across hillsides crowned with little woods and pretty riverside villages, including Arcy and St. Moré (with once-inhabited caves).

We use the local train service to give you considerable extra flexibility. It allows you to shorten or lengthen the walks, and take in more on your rest days. We provide tickets on walking days, and timetables.