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Prieuré de l'Enfourchure walks
Around Dixmont, from the mine to the Priory of L'Enfourchure
Tourist office
8.04 mi
+541 ft
-528 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Dixmont (Yonne)
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.
The Priory of L’Enfourchure
Visorando Member8.11 mi
+614 ft
-597 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dixmont (Yonne)
This route, running along the edge of the Othe Forest, takes you around the Prieuré de l’Enfourchure and Dixmont Church. The route is marked in yellow with the YonnePR® label. It is situated 12 km north of Joigny.
Walks near Prieuré de l'Enfourchure
Way of St James: from Villeneuve-sur-Yonne to Joigny
12.22 mi
+427 ft
-394 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Yonne (Yonne)
Section of the Paris–Vézelay Way of St James
Two very typical little Burgundian towns, Villeneuve-sur-Yonne and Joigny, which have preserved, amongst other things, some beautiful churches.
Beautiful views all along the way (the Yonne valley, the hills, Saint-Julien-du-Sault)
This stage can easily be completed using the TER train, which takes you back to your starting point.