Yonne River Greenway: Sens - Migennes (V55)

Cycling along the banks of the Yonne

De Meaning in Migennes, the greenway along the banks of theYonne It offers a gentle and bucolic escape in the heart of the Yonne, a department located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Ideal for a family outing, this quality cycle path — 3 meters wide, with a light-colored asphalt surface — runs peacefully alongside the Yonne river, between nature and heritage.

This route, punctuated by sections of greenway and quiet country roads, follows the meanders of the river. It connects charming towns and villages: Sens, Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, Saint-Aubin, Joigny and finally Migennes. In the saddle on a classic bicycle or a VAEEveryone benefits from a smooth, safe and varied route, accessible to all levels.

In Sens, an emblematic starting point, the St. Stephen's Cathedral welcomes you. Along the way, Villeneuve-sur-Yonne It retains its medieval gates, witnesses to a rich past. Joigny deserves a longer stay: its old center is full of half-timbered houses, including the House of the Tree of Jesse or the The Bailiff's House, and the Church of Saint John dominates the docks.

Between Saint-Aubin and JoignyThe route veers away from the river to follow the canalized diversion of the Yonne. At Joigny, a change of bank is necessary, but signage is sometimes lacking: it's best to consult the map to anticipate. Past the hospital, the greenway rejoins the main path, leading to the Épineau lock, and then on to... Laroche–Saint-Cydroine.

Finally, at MigennesThe route runs alongside the marina before reaching Laroche-Migennes station, a true cycling hub. Here, the V55 joins the route to the north Seine à Vélo (V33) in Montereau-Fault-sur-Yonne, and to the south the V51, Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo, towards Auxerre or Tonnerre. A strategic, comfortable route rich in discoveries.