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Passy

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Yonne

Located at the gateway to the forest of Othe, Yonne, the town of Passy takes place about fifty kilometers from Auxerre, near Marsangy and Veron.

Small village of about 350 inhabitants, Passy knows a human occupation since the Middle Neolithic according to historians and the many tumuli found on the spot. The town still has several vestiges of these times to discover the time of a stay in the region.

Full of charm and authenticity, the village of Passy enjoys an ideal geographical location to discover all the most beautiful sights of the department and the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. It also has an architectural and historical heritage of interest that allows to better understand the history of this city that still breathes peace and calm today.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPassy
Postcode89510
Latitude48.1104490 (N 48° 6’ 38”)
Longitude3.3042230 (E 3° 18’ 15”)
AltitudeFrom 69m to 185m
Surface area5.74 km²
Population348 inhabitants
Density60 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAuxerre (51 km, 52 min)
Insee code89291
IntercommunalityCA du Grand Sénonais
DepartmentYonne
TerritoryBurgundy
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Véron2.6 km (5 min)
Étigny4.3 km (8 min)
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne4.4 km (7 min)
Rosoy5 km (8 min)
Gron7.7 km (12 min)
Marsangy7.8 km (11 min)
Les Bordes9.5 km (15 min)
Maillot10.4 km (12 min)
Collemiers10.6 km (13 min)
Rousson10.6 km (12 min)
Paron11 km (13 min)
Armeau11.2 km (12 min)
Bussy-le-Repos11.6 km (16 min)
Dixmont12.4 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

While strolling on the commune, you will be able to discover the monumental necropolis Cerny de Passy, which belongs to the Cerny Group.

Do not forget to admire the 17th century church that sits next to the castle and its park. This last, registered with the Historical Monuments, is today a private joint ownership.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

In August, every last Sunday, the town offers a garage sale.

At the end of October, there is room for the apple party and its many activities.

A Christmas market is also organized in late November or early December.

Weather

Tuesday 4 june
Min. 10°C - Max. 21°C
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Wednesday 5 june
Min. 14°C - Max. 21°C
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Thursday 6 june
Min. 12°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

The Yonne was born from the astonishing mixture of very different countries, one finds besides this variety in its landscapes: wooded hills of Morvan, valley of the Yonne in Auxerrois with its hillsides of vines and fruit trees, forests and rich plains of Gâtinais, plateau of Sénonais watered by the Valve, woods, ponds and hedges (bouchures) of Puisaye, forests, vines and limestone of Tonnerrois which gives its white color to the city of Tonnerre and to the surrounding castles, deep woods and lush green meadows of the Pays d'Othe.

At just one hour and a half from Paris, the Yonne offers you its riches, its tourist and cultural heritage.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canoeing on the Yonne
Sports sensations10 € Joigny (15.3 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The must-haves of Sens
HikeEasy50 minSens (10 km)
The Valley of Gaillarde
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate2:10Sens (10.1 km)
The parks and gardens of Sénonais
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:25Sens (10.1 km)
Discover the religious heritage of Sens and Sénonais
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate1:35Sens (10.1 km)
Along the Yonne
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy2:00Sens (10.1 km)

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Hotels

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