Butteaux tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Pontigny at 11 km from Butteaux

Visit Butteaux: highlights and tourist information

Butteaux is situated in the Yonne department and Burgundy-Franche-Comté region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Pontigny at 11 km and Chablis at 18 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Butteaux, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Butteaux in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Pontigny

at 11 km (direction south-west)

The abbey at Pontigny is one of the best known and substantial...

See Pontigny guide

Chablis

at 18 km (direction south)

Best known for the very famous wines of the same name, Chablis...

See Chablis guide

Tonnerre

at 18 km (direction south-east)

There are two impressive sites to see in Tonnerre: the medieval hospital...

See Tonnerre guide

Chateau de Tanlay

Castle at 25 km (direction east-south-east)

The frescoes and interior decoration are among the highlights of a visit...

See Chateau de Tanlay guide

Auxerre

at 26 km (direction south-west)

With its cathedral and churches, and extensive historic centre with half-timbered houses...

See Auxerre guide

Joigny

at 30 km (direction west)

In the centre of the the traditional local town of Joigny you...

See Joigny guide

Noyers-sur-Serein

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction south-south-east)

The half-timbered houses and riverside setting make Noyers-sur-Serein one of our favourite...

See Noyers-sur-Serein guide

Chateau d'Ancy-le-Franc

Castle at 35 km (direction east-south-east)

The 15th century castle at Ancy-le-Franc was one of the very first...

See Chateau d'Ancy-le-Franc guide

Troyes

at 41 km (direction north-east), in the Aube department

As well as one of the most impressive medieval quarters in France,...

See Troyes guide

Sens

at 49 km (direction west-north-west)

Sens is an important regional centre dominated by the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne,...

See Sens guide

Montreal

at 51 km (direction south-south-east)

Behind its fortified entrance, the small village of Montreal is a very...

See Montreal guide

Montbard

at 56 km (direction east-south-east), in the Cote d'Or department

A typical regional town, we suggest you take a stroll around the...

See Montbard guide

Fontenay Abbey

Abbey at 58 km (direction east-south-east), in the Cote d'Or department

The complex of buildings at the Abbey de Fontenay, and the surrounding...

See Fontenay Abbey guide

Guedelon

at 66 km (direction west-south-west)

At the remarkable site of Guedelon an entire medieval castle is being...

See Guedelon guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Yonne

Map of places to visit near Butteaux

Markets in and near Butteaux

• Saint-Florentin: market Monday (6km)
• Ervy-le-Chatel: market Friday (10km)
• Chablis: market Sunday (18km)
• Tonnerre: market Saturday (18km)
• Migennes: market Thursday (22km)
• Chaource: market Monday (26km)
• Auxerre: market Tuesday & Sunday & Friday (27km)
• Aix-en-Othe: market Wednesday & Saturday (28km)
• Joigny: market Wednesday & Saturday (30km)
• Estissac: market Sunday (33km)

Hotels near Butteaux

More information about Butteaux, Burgundy

Tourist attractions near Butteaux, France

What to do at Butteaux? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Butteaux.

Heritage sites

• Fontenay Abbey (57km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Noyers-sur-Serein (34km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Joigny (40km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Foret-d'Orient (58km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Pontigny (Pontigny) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint Martial (Seignelay) (17km)
• Abbaye de Fontenay (Montbard) (56km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du prieuré (30km)
• Jardin du château de Barberey-Saint-Sulpice (44km)
• Parc du château de Thorigny (46km)
• Abbaye de Fontenay (57km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Auxerre (27km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Lac d'Orient (51km)

Towns of Art and history

• Troyes (41km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Sens (46km)

Geography and distances

Butteaux is in the eastern-center of France at 27 kilometres from Auxerre, the department capital (general information: Butteaux is 145 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Paris orly or Charles de Gaulle airports and rent a car or drive from a channel ferry port - allow about 5 - 6 hours driving time. For driving distances to Butteaux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beugnon, Cheu, Courtaoult, Flogny-la-Chapelle, Germigny, Jaulges, Percey, Saint-Florentin, Soumaintrain and Villiers-Vineux.

This page in French: Visiter Butteaux