Bridge Over the Druyes – Château de Druyes loop from Coulanges-sur-Yonne

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Crain

Bridge Over the Druyes – Château de Druyes loop from Coulanges-sur-Yonne

Moderate

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Bridge Over the Druyes – Château de Druyes loop from Coulanges-sur-Yonne

01:55

44.5km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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664 m

Auxerre–Coulanges-sur-Yonne cycle route

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7.15 km

Marais de la vallée de la Druyes

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The marshes of the Druyes valley, covering an area of 63 hectares, have been renatured. They have since hosted great biodiversity. In particular, you will be able to observe unique Burgundy-Franche-Comté species such as the spotted locustella or the water rail.

At the end of the well-developed path, you will find an ornithological observatory. Access is open and free all year round.

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12.4 km

Bridge Over the Druyes

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Bridge built at the time of the fortified castle and the church (12th century). It replaced a wooden bridge established over a ford by Saint Romain in the 6th century.
In the Middle Ages, bridge and castle went hand in hand because any river crossing gave rise to a toll.
In 1859, the bridge, which was 5.50 m wide, was widened by 2.50 m to adapt it to the transformation of the main roads into secondary roads. During 2004, it was completely renovated.

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13.2 km

Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines

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13.2 km

Château de Druyes

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Beautiful 12th century castle visible from afar.
Entrance costs 5 euros (as of 2021).
Out of season the castle is only open on weekends.
There is even a circular hiking trail where the castle is almost always visible.
chateau-de-druyes.com

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13.5 km

Fortified Gate of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines

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Fortified Gate - classified as a historic monument.
This gate is part of the enclosure of the lower courtyard of the castle which crowned the rock overlooking the valley and dominating the only possible crossing of the river.
A second gate existed on the current rue de la Rampe.
The enclosure dates from the 12th century. It was protected, to the east, by four still visible towers, one of which has just been restored.
On the west coast, the enclosure appears as a very large wall, 2 m thick and 4 m high. It is incorporated into gardens and houses, but still visible.
It was lined with a dry ditch.
The postern did not include a drawbridge. It was closed by a heavy double door, the stone pivot cups of which can still be seen in the lower part. The machicolations made it possible to throw stones at the attackers. They probably date from the 14th century.
This door has been classified as a historic monument since May 9, 1888.

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44.5 km

End point

Train Station

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