The pond at Paisy-Cosdon, which is used for recreation, covers 8 hectares and gives the area a clear focus on the water. Here, you can combine a stay with a swimming area, a stroller-friendly path around the pond, or longer routes. These options differ in scope: a walk by the water is not the same as a route that passes through the commune or includes it as a waypoint.
Pond, natural area and waterways
The landscape of Paisy-Cosdon also includes the ZNIEFF “Bois de Dillo et des Jarruriers,” which lies within the commune and is home to numerous notable species. This area, covering around 430 hectares, is located on the Plateau d’Othe, south of the hamlet of Vaujurennes. Alongside the recreational area by the pond, it adds a larger natural area to the local landscape.
The waterways also give the area a clear geographical setting: the Vanne and its tributary, the Nosle, flow through Paisy-Cosdon. The Vanne is a tributary of the Yonne and therefore belongs to the Seine drainage basin. For culinary interests, the commune’s location within the Chaource AOC area is also relevant. This is another aspect of the area’s regional identity.
By the pond: swimming and circular path
There is a designated swimming area by the pond. Check whether it is open for the season before your trip. A stroller-friendly path runs around the water, offering a separate way to walk around the pond. The recreational area also includes a children’s playground; check its condition on site.
For planning purposes, it is helpful to distinguish between these facilities: the swimming area is for swimming, the path is for a walk around the water, and the playground is part of the recreational area. This lets you consider the pond as a destination in its own right, without equating it with the longer routes through Paisy-Cosdon.
Circular routes, long-distance trail and cycling route
The “Le tour des plans d’eau” circular route starts at the pond in Paisy-Cosdon and is 12.5 kilometres long. The “du pays de Saint Jacques” long-distance trail also passes through the commune. The first route therefore has a named starting point at the pond, whereas the long-distance trail is described as a route that passes through Paisy-Cosdon.
The area is also listed as a waypoint for a longer cycling tour. The “Circuit cyclotouristique des dolmens et polissoirs” is 82 kilometres long, starts in Marcilly-le-Hayer and passes through Paisy-Cosdon at kilometre 20. Compared with the 12.5-kilometre circular route by the pond, it is a considerably longer loop with a different starting point. This information can help you choose a route based on its length and starting point, without treating the walking and cycling routes as one combined route.
Fishing at the pond
The fishing pond is home to roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, carp, largemouth bass, bream and sturgeon. Members may fish upon payment of a fee from the last weekend in February until the last day of November. Fishing from a boat or with a float tube is permitted for a small additional charge. Dates, membership rules and fees may change; check the current conditions before fishing.
Paisy-Cosdon can be explored in different ways, depending on your interests: the pond and its recreational facilities, the natural area, or a walking or cycling route. If you are looking for accommodation, these specific highlights can help you decide what kind of stay you would like to plan.
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