Mercy tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Pontigny at 15 km from Mercy

Visit Mercy: highlights and tourist information

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Pontigny at 15 km and Joigny at 18 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Mercy, 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 Mercy in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

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

Pontigny

at 15 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Pontigny guide

Joigny

at 18 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Joigny guide

Auxerre

at 26 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Auxerre guide

Chablis

at 27 km (direction south-east)

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

See Chablis guide

Tonnerre

at 32 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Tonnerre guide

Sens

at 35 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Sens guide

Chateau de Tanlay

Castle at 39 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Chateau de Tanlay guide

Troyes

at 45 km (direction east-north-east), in the Aube department

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

See Troyes guide

Noyers-sur-Serein

Most Beautiful Village at 46 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 49 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

Guedelon

at 61 km (direction 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 Mercy

Markets in and near Mercy

• Saint-Florentin: market Monday (8km)
• Migennes: market Thursday (12km)
• Joigny: market Wednesday & Saturday (18km)
• Ervy-le-Chatel: market Friday (20km)
• Aix-en-Othe: market Wednesday & Saturday (23km)
• Villeneuve-l'Archeveque: market Saturday (24km)
• Saint-Julien-du-Sault: market Sunday (25km)
• Villeneuve-sur-Yonne: market Tuesday & Friday (26km)
• Auxerre: market Tuesday & Sunday & Friday (27km)
• Chablis: market Sunday (27km)

Hotels near Mercy

More information about Mercy, Burgundy

Tourist attractions near Mercy, France

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

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Noyers-sur-Serein (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Joigny (27km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Martial (Seignelay) (14km)
• Abbaye de Pontigny (Pontigny) (15km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc du château de Thorigny (34km)
• Jardin du prieuré (42km)
• Jardin du château de Barberey-Saint-Sulpice (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Auxerre (27km)

Towns of Art and history

• Troyes (45km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Sens (32km)

Geography and distances

Mercy is in the eastern-center of France at 26 kilometres from Auxerre, the department capital (general information: Mercy is 132 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 Mercy from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bellechaume, Brienon-sur-Armancon, Chailley, Champlost, Esnon and Venizy.

This page in French: Visiter Mercy