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Things to see in Vault-de-Lugny (France): 31 places and when to go
Vault-de-Lugny is a town in France, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Food and drink (7), Nature (5). The best known are Vézelay Abbey, Château de Bazoches and Caves of Arcy-sur-Cure. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.4959, 3.8544
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Food and drink (7) · Nature (5) · Temples (4) · Hiking (4) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 177 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vault-de-Lugny
The places in and around Vault-de-Lugny, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Vézelay AbbeyBenedictine and Cluniac monastery in Vézelay, France8.6 km
- Château de BazochesFortified Castle14 km
- Caves of Arcy-sur-CureCaves with parietal art in Arcy-sur-Cure13 km
- Collégiale Saint-Lazare d'AvallonCatholic religious building in Avallon, France4.2 km
- Château de ChastelluxFrench castle in Chastellux-sur-Cure in the Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté12 km
- Château de Domecy-sur-CureFrench castle10 km
- Château de Vault-de-LugnyHistory4 m
- Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur d'AsquinsCatholic religious building in Asquins, France7.7 km
- Grotte du RenneCave in France and significant archaeological site13 km
- Grotte du TrilobiteNature · History13 km
- Musée de l'AvallonnaisMuseum in France4.0 km
- Château de FaulinCastle in the commune of Lichères-sur-Yonne, France20 km
- Grande grotte d'ArcyShow cave in France13 km
- Grotte du ChevalNature · History13 km
- Fontaines Salées archeological siteHistory7.8 km
- Grotte de NermontCave in France12 km
- Hôtel CondéMuseum4.2 km
- Pont sur la Cure (Pierre-Perthuis)Bridge in France8.8 km
- Prieuré Saint-Jean-des-BonshommesPriory located in Yonne, in France6.4 km
- Bar Brasserie Bières de la collineBrewery9.2 km
- Domaine Camus FrèresWinery8.8 km
- Domaine EypertWinery5.3 km
- Domaine la Croix MontjoieWinery5.5 km
- Domaine PéretteWinery6.4 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Du Gatinais Au Morvan, Saint-Moré - Vézelay, Guillon - Vézelay, Tour de L'Avallonnais, Voie de Vézelay, Saint-Moré - Vézelay
- Food and drink: Odile t'en brasse, Weinkellerei Defert Joel
- With kids: Cardoland
When to go to Vault-de-Lugny
The best time to visit Vault-de-Lugny is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:39
- FebPossible10:01
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:54
- JunBest time15:44
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:02
- DecPossible8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. In April, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vault-de-Lugny
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 177 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Montbard9 places43 km
- Arthel5 places44 km
- Arnay-sous-Vitteaux11 places49 km
- Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye14 places51 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vault-de-Lugny?
The best known: Vézelay Abbey, Château de Bazoches, Caves of Arcy-sur-Cure, Collégiale Saint-Lazare d'Avallon, Château de Chastellux. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vault-de-Lugny?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.
How do you get to Vault-de-Lugny?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 177 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vault-de-Lugny as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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