OT Sens

At the heart of a Natura 2000 site, this circuit of just under 1.5 km will take you on a journey to discover this exceptional natural heritage, thanks to nine thematic panels scattered along the route. You can also enjoy a breathtaking view of Sens and its Saint-Étienne Cathedral, as well as the Yonne Valley.

On the heights of Saint-Martin-du-Tertre, you will enjoy the beautiful views along this circuit.

Reserved for walkers and cyclists, this easy loop in a calm setting will allow you to explore the Sens vine conservatory comprising more than 600 plants of 30 grape different varieties, before returning via the banks of the Yonne. Along the way, you’ll also find a sports circuit with gym apparatus, and a golf driving range.

Set off on a tour through the historic centre of Sens to discover the many tourist attractions of this beautiful city.

This pleasant, easy route is partly shaded in summer. The proximity to the water offers lovely views of the River Yonne and the fishing ponds at Villeneuve. You can spot a variety of wildlife and attractions… as well as anglers in action.

This pleasant circuit offers beautiful views of the town of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, thanks to its small climbs. The path across woodland provides shade on one-third of the route during sunny weather.

The route offers a pleasant walk along the banks of the Yonne, then through woodland (a third of the route on forest tracks) or along small country lanes (a third of the route). A pleasant walk through the hamlet of Château, whose site – known for having been home to a powerful oppidum of the Senones Gauls – rises some 100 metres above a bend in the River Yonne, offering beautiful views over the valley and the neighbouring hillsides.

This route, which alternates between sections along cultivated fields and sections through woodland, offers beautiful views of the village of Passy, the Yonne valley, the lakes of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne and the town itself. On a clear day, you can even see the bell tower of Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Sens.

This lovely route, which largely follows a cycle path known as the "Coulée Verte", takes you on a tour of the town of Sens. Allotments, Parc du Moulin à Tan, the towpath along the River Yonne: all familiar sights to the locals of Sens, which walkers will have the chance to discover too.

This looping route in and around Rosoy takes in the countryside around Sens, alternating between farmland and woodland. It offers beautiful views of the Yonne valley, as well as the city of Sens and its Cathedral of Saint-Étienne, the first Gothic cathedral. There is also a water collection aqueduct. Don't forget that some of the rivers in the Sénonais region supply Paris with drinking water.

This varied route allows you to explore the commune of Dixmont – the seat of a royal castellany in the12th century – and its surroundings. Of particular interest: the Priory of L'Enfourchure, founded by the Counts of Joigny in 1209. Ruined by the wars ofthe 15th and16th centuries, it was rebuilt in the16th century. Also visible along the route is the entrance to a former lignite mine, which was in operation duringthe 19th century.

This lovely route, which runs largely through woodland, presents no major difficulties, despite a fairly steep climb at the start and end of the walk. It offers fine views over the Vanne valley and the Eaux de Paris aqueduct, as well as the Yonne valley, where, against the backdrop of the Côte de Paron and the distinctive silhouette of Sens Cathedral (Saint-Étienne), stands the first Gothic cathedral ever built.

This lovely route takes you through the charming residential village of Gron, which was under the jurisdiction of Vauluisant Abbey in the 13th century before passing to Sainte-Colombe Abbey in the 16th century. After following the many narrow lanes and local paths, the route climbs up to the heights, offering beautiful views of the Yonne valley and Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Sens on one side, and the Gâtinais on the other. It also follows a short section ofthe GR®213.

This easy route takes you on a journey of discovery through Dixmont and its surroundings. Above all, it allows you to step back in time to the spring of 1944 and walk in the footsteps of a member of the Maquis known as "Bourgogne". This route, marked in red and dotted with historical information panels, recounts the attack of 15 May 1944, the lives and struggles of the maquis fighters, as well as the sedentary resistance fighters, who were numerous in the farms, hamlets and villages.

This trail takes you on a discovery of Dixmont and Les Bordes via a themed route (marked in green) dedicated to the Resistance; it is dotted with information panels. It recounts the story of the two maquis groups known as “Bourgogne”, which were based in this part of the Othe Forest during the winter and spring of 1944. Walkers will thus learn about the lives and struggles of the maquis fighters, as well as the ‘sedentary’ Resistance fighters, who were numerous in the farms, hamlets and villages.

From park to garden, this family-orientated circuit will help you discover the many beautifully maintained green spaces in the city of Sens.

Reserved for experienced cyclists, this challenging circular route between Sens and Villeneuve-sur-Yonne follows mainly cycle paths and small country lanes and features some steep gradients.

This circular walk, which presents no major difficulties, offers varied and picturesque scenery (open views and woodland) along minor roads, tracks and forest paths.