Featured Holiday Rentals in Yonne
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Holiday Rentals in Yonne - A Guide to Yonne
The department of Yonne is based in the French region of Bourgogne (Burgundy) which is in eastern France, and is only an hour and a half’s drive from Paris.
If driving to your holiday rentals in Yonne, you can take the A6 from Paris, and the area is just under 4 hours drive from the ferry ports at Dieppe and Le Havre. If you prefer to travel by train, why not take the Eurostar to Paris, from where you can reach your Yonne holiday rentals in between 1 and 2 hours depending on your final destination.
By air, the best option would be to fly into one of the Paris airports and take then train or rent a car and drive to your choice of holiday rentals in Yonne.
Don’t forget to check out our advice on car hire in France, which includes information on how to get the best deal available for car hire in Yonne.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Yonne
Houses to rent in Yonne are the most popular type of holiday rental. There is a huge range of 2 bedroom houses which are ideal for a family holiday. I came across a very attractive 2 bedroom house to rent in Yonne which sleeps 4 and has the benefit of a private swimming pool, a large garden and an orchard. The house has a modern, fully equipped kitchen, a lounge with fireplace, a separate dining area and 2 double bedrooms.
If you are travelling as part of a larger group you will have a choice of some stunning properties, the cost of which can be spread between everyone to make it an enjoyable, affordable, yet luxury, holiday. Whilst researching Yonne houses to rent I came across one such property which sleeps 16 people. It’s an 18th century French manor house set amongst 24 acres of parkland, bordered by a river. There are 9 stunning bedrooms, 6 of which are ensuite.
There is plenty for everyone to do, as the house benefits from a heated swimming pool, grass tennis court, walled garden, barbecue, table tennis, and even a rowing boat on the river with private fishing. It really is an elegant house, and with so much to offer, would make a fantastic place for a large family holiday or celebration.
Yonne Useful Information
Holiday rentals in Yonne are spread across 3 arrondisements, 42 cantons and 454 communes. The prefecture, or central governing point, is located in Auxerre.
Once you have selected from the large number of holiday rentals in Yonne, you can decide what to do whilst there. Summers in Yonne tend to be warm and dry with a continental feeling and temperatures well into the 20’s, so you might just like to relax. However, if you would like to explore the area further then you will towns and villages with tall, narrow, half-timbered houses set amongst narrow winding streets. Out of the villages and towns you will undoubtedly be struck by the diversity of the landscapes, from vineyards and lush hills to forests and valleys. The land is covered with apple orchards, cherry trees and lily-of-the-valley flowers.
If you like shopping, then look no further. The area is excellent for antique shopping, whilst the northern part of the department has huge flea markets, known affectionately by the locals as “monsters”. At Christmas the area is full of Christmas markets where you can pick up some unusual gifts, so why not consider holiday rentals in Yonne when starting to plan your Christmas shopping?
France is, of course, famous for its wine, and the region of Burgundy is perhaps more famous than most. Yonne is home to the town of Chablis, known particularly for the steely, pure, dry white wines the area produces. Alongside the wonderful wines of the area are some local food specialities. Centuries ago the area was known for its truffles which are still found here. Andouillete (sausage) escargots (Snails) or Jambon a la Chablisienne (ham cooked in a white wine sauce) are all local dishes you will surely want to try.
With a wealth of holiday rentals in Yonne to choose from, some fantastic local food and wines, great weather and lots of shopping, you may find yourself wanting to come here time and time again.