Vincelles combines a connection to the water with distinctive architectural and historical landmarks, as well as various options for cyclists. The Yonne runs through the commune. A specific reference point for planning your trip is the 18-kilometre cycling stage from Auxerre to Vincelles.

The river and railway as reference points

The Yonne is the main waterway running through Vincelles. The railway station is also a useful reference point for planning your trip: it is on the Paris Bercy–Auxerre–Corbigny line. Timetables may change, so check the latest departures before travelling.

Cycling along the Canal du Nivernais

The 18-kilometre cycling stage from Auxerre to Vincelles follows the Canal du Nivernais. It brings together nature, wine, gastronomy, heritage and encounters. A cycling route from Auxerre to Clamecy also passes through Vincelles. A Véloroute crosses the village and forms part of the Tour de Bourgogne à vélo route. This gives you several distinct cycling options to consider when planning your trip: a stage with a clearly stated distance, a route with Clamecy as its destination, and the wider Véloroute.

At the nautical mooring, walkers and cyclists can use a drinking-water fountain, toilets, an electric-bike charging station and a bicycle repair kit. Facilities may change, so check what is available before your visit.

Saint-Roch Church and local history

Saint-Roch Church was built from the late 13th century and completed in the early 14th century. Its architectural features include a wooden ceiling shaped like an upside-down boat. On 11 January 1941, the church was added to the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments. Its construction history, distinctive ceiling design and protected status offer several ways to explore Vincelles through the church.

The washhouse and Château de Vincelles

A walk by the water along Rue de l’Yonne leads to the Vincelles washhouse. It was built in 1867 and restored from 1984 to 1989, and again in 2014. The Château de Vincelles has a different historical story: Edmé Germain Villetard had it built in 1775, and Madame de Staël stayed there in 1806. Together, these buildings offer different historical points of interest, from a 19th-century washhouse to the history of the château and its connection with Madame de Staël.

Choose the focus of your stay

Your trip planning therefore offers two different options: cycling, with a specifically measured stage and several named route connections, or local history, reflected in the church, washhouse and château. If you are looking for hotels in Vincelles, you can choose based on what matters most for your stay. If you are arriving by train, checking the latest timetable is a practical part of your planning.

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For the broader travel overview: Yonne.