Paul Bert Bridge – Clock Tower loop from Aillant-sur-Tholon

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Aillant-Sur-Tholon

Paul Bert Bridge – Clock Tower loop from Aillant-sur-Tholon

Moderate

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Paul Bert Bridge – Clock Tower loop from Aillant-sur-Tholon

03:21

68.4km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 38.0 km for 145 m

After 40.4 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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31.6 km

View of Vaux Village

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Vaux was given to the Abbey of St-Julien d’Auxerre from its foundation in the 7th century.
From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the village.

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35.5 km

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais

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The old watermill has obviously not been in operation for a long time, but it offers you a nice view from the bike path.

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37.5 km

View of the Cathedral of Auxerre

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38.0 km

Statue of Paul Bert

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On the bridge of the Route Nationale 151 is the monument of the natural scientist Paul Bert, who was born in Auxerre in 1833.

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38.2 km

Paul Bert Bridge

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From this bridge you will have a breathtaking view of Auxerre.

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38.5 km

Saint Peter's Church of Auxerre

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This church was damaged by the Saracens in the 13th century. The restoration and completion did not take place until 1658.
The church is open during the day. One should …

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39.5 km

Saint-Étienne Cathedral of Auxerre

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Impressive cathedral that dominates the cityscape of Auxerre together with the Abbaye Saint-Germain.
You can visit the cathedral for free, which you should definitely do. The sight of these incredibly …

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40.4 km

Clock Tower

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The original tower, also called Tour Gaillarde, was part of a Gallo-Roman fortification and was often restored, expanded and elevated over the centuries. A city gate was built based on …

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68.4 km

End point

Parking

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