At the crossing of major road networks, the Pouilly en Auxois region is easily reached. This countryside of hills, meadows and streams is a veritable green haven, welcoming you to its rich heritage…


This is where the Burgundy Canal goes underground to cross from the Seine to the Rhone river basins.

                                                            Photo : Boy de la Tour

Come aboard the excursion boat “La Billebaude” for a cruise under the 3333m underground passage’s vaults and along the locks. Visit Cap Canal, a site bridging past and modern times to let you discover, understand and admire the Burgundy Canal, with the Halle du Toueur, the Canal Institute (a museum and multi-media exhibition on the history, workings and memories of the Burgundy Canal) and the hydroelectric power station.


Walk or take a bicycle ride along the tow-paths or along the channels leading you to the five storage reservoirs…Enjoy a picnic, fish or swim at Panthier and Grosbois.


Explore the sites and monuments: Châteaux de Commarin, Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, et Eguilly…The medieval hillside village of Mont Saint Jean…Explore the villages, looking fro the churches and chapels, enjoy the panoramic view with its orientation table form the Saint-Etienne Monument above Créancey…


Get that rush of adrenaline by sailing, go-karting, ultralite or hot-air ballooning. Or relax on the 18-hole golf course at Château de Chailly…