Explore Monéteau through three distinct highlights: the Yonne and its confluence with the Ru de Baulche, routes for cycling and walking, and an architectural history spanning medieval church architecture and bridges from the 18th and 20th centuries.
River, Mooring and Orchard
The Ru de Baulche flows into the Yonne in Monéteau. Parc des Peupliers is on the banks of the Yonne. The boat mooring offers boaters water and electricity connections as well as toilets; there is also a bicycle repair kit and a charging point for e-bikes.
Around 30 apple, peach, plum and cherry trees of various varieties grow in the heritage orchard of La Jonchère. The orchard also contains 120 berry bushes and four beehives. A festive morning event is held there every year.
Routes and Getting There
The Yonne cycle route passes through Monéteau along the right bank of the Yonne. Paths and towpaths in Monéteau are suitable for walks and cycling. In the Forêt du Thureau du Bard, marked trails for leisure and sporting activities cover 11 hectares. When choosing a route, you can distinguish between a named cycle route, paths for walks and cycling, and marked forest trails.
Monéteau–Gurgy station continues to be served by trains. The ticket office is closed, but there is a TER ticket machine on the platform. Check service details before travelling.
Bridges from Two Eras
The stone bridge stands on the boundary between Perrigny and Monéteau. It was built between 1781 and 1786, is constructed entirely of stone and has two arches. A Greek-inspired frieze adorns the outside of the balustrade. The bridge has been listed as a historic monument since 1947; the decree is dated 22 April 1947.
The Pont Léon Cuffaut, formerly called Pont Eiffel, was built from 1909 to 1913 to replace an older bridge. It is compared to the Austerlitz Viaduct in Paris. On 5 April 2025, it was renamed Pont Léon Cuffaut. The construction dates mark a clear contrast: the stone bridge dates from the late 18th century, while Pont Léon Cuffaut dates from the early 20th century.
Church of Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte
The Church of Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte can be visited during service times. Its architecture reflects building phases from the 12th and 13th centuries; later alterations were made, among other times, in the 17th and 19th centuries and in 1910.
One specific furnishing is the choir enclosure bench, dating from 1672. It comes from the former Church of Saint-Loup in Auxerre and is decorated with a scene depicting the legend of Saint Nicholas. A visit to the church thus connects the building's architectural history with a precisely dated element of its furnishings.
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For the regional travel overview: Yonne.
