Germigny tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Pontigny at 11 km from Germigny

Visit Germigny: highlights and tourist information

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Pontigny at 11 km and Chablis at 20 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Germigny, 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 Germigny 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 20 km (direction south)

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

See Chablis guide

Tonnerre

at 21 km (direction south-east)

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

See Tonnerre guide

Auxerre

at 27 km (direction south-west)

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

See Auxerre guide

Chateau de Tanlay

Castle at 28 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Chateau de Tanlay guide

Joigny

at 29 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 36 km (direction 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 37 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 40 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 46 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Sens guide

Montbard

at 58 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 60 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 Germigny

Markets in and near Germigny

• Saint-Florentin: market Monday (4km)
• Ervy-le-Chatel: market Friday (10km)
• Chablis: market Sunday (20km)
• Tonnerre: market Saturday (21km)
• Migennes: market Thursday (21km)
• Aix-en-Othe: market Wednesday & Saturday (26km)
• Chaource: market Monday (27km)
• Auxerre: market Tuesday & Sunday & Friday (27km)
• Joigny: market Wednesday & Saturday (29km)
• Estissac: market Sunday (31km)

Hotels near Germigny

More information about Germigny, Burgundy

Tourist attractions near Germigny, France

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

Heritage sites

• Fontenay Abbey (60km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Noyers-sur-Serein (36km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Joigny (38km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Pontigny (Pontigny) (11km)
• Eglise de Saint Martial (Seignelay) (17km)
• Abbaye de Fontenay (Montbard) (58km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du prieuré (31km)
• Jardin du château de Barberey-Saint-Sulpice (42km)
• Parc du château de Thorigny (44km)
• Abbaye de Fontenay (60km)

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 (40km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Sens (44km)

Geography and distances

Germigny is in the eastern-center of France at 27 kilometres from Auxerre, the department capital (general information: Germigny is 143 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 Germigny from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beugnon, Butteaux, Cheu, Courtaoult, Jaulges, Neuvy-Sautour, Percey, Saint-Florentin, Soumaintrain, Turny, Venizy, Vergigny and Villiers-Vineux.

This page in French: Visiter Germigny