Baon, a village to discover around Tonnerre
A few minutes from Tonnerre, Baon is a peaceful stop for anyone exploring the Tonnerrois. Here is how the village connects to the treasures nearby — châteaux, the Burgundy Canal, nature and walks.
Baon in the Tonnerrois
Baon belongs to the canton of the Tonnerrois and to the Le Tonnerrois en Bourgogne community of communes, in the north of the Yonne. The village lies a few minutes from Tonnerre, its main town, where shops and services are found.
This location makes it a quiet base from which to explore the Tonnerrois, among vineyards, forests and the Armançon valley.
Tonnerre and its treasures
A historic town close by, Tonnerre is home to two remarkable sites: the Fosse Dionne, an enigmatic spring in the heart of the town, and the Hôtel-Dieu, one of the most remarkable medieval hospitals in France.
Tanlay and Ancy-le-Franc
To the east, two Renaissance châteaux among the finest in Burgundy: the Château de Tanlay, about 5 km from Baon, and the Château d’Ancy-le-Franc, a masterpiece of Italian architecture. The Château de Maulnes, pentagonal and one of a kind, completes the trio.
The Burgundy Canal
The Burgundy Canal crosses the Tonnerrois from Tonnerre to Ancy-le-Franc, passing through Tanlay. Its flat, shaded banks are ideal for walking and cycling, following the water and the locks.
Nature and walks around Baon
Baon has a rare natural asset: its Natura 2000 marshland. Around the village, meadows, forests and paths offer fine opportunities for walks, far from the bustle.
A weekend in the Tonnerrois
An idea for a getaway: a morning in Tonnerre (Fosse Dionne, Hôtel-Dieu, market), an afternoon along the canal towards Tanlay and Ancy-le-Franc, and a quiet stop in Baon to catch your breath, between marshland and village heritage.
Villages and heritage nearby
The Tonnerrois has many other gems: abbeys, rural churches, nature trails. The heritage of Baon and that of the surrounding area are best discovered together.