Top 5 things to do when it rains

16th July 2025
Local activities Leisure Museum Tourism and leisure
A family walking in the rain ©Freepik

Is it raining? Don't panic! Contrary to popular belief, the Bourgogne There's no shortage of activities to take shelter in. We've prepared a list of places where you can spend a great day, even with the clouds. Discover our selection of activities perfect for exploring the rich culture and heritage, between Chablis and Tonnerre.

1. Rain of art and culture

Why not turn this rainy day into a cultural immersion? The region is full of exceptional places that will make you forget the weather outside. From wine museums in Chablis to the stars of Mailly-le-Château, and a little further afield... A journey between art and authenticity.

 

Vinéa Passion Museum seen from the outside

Vinéa Passion – Musée de la vigne et du vin

Passionate about antique objects, Alexandre Gautherin began his collection very early. The Vinéa Passion museum is an invitation to discover the Chablis wine heritage. It showcases the know-how and objects characteristic of viticulture and…
Overview of the interior entrance to the Vine and Corkscrew Museum in Beine

Musée de la Vigne et du Tire-Bouchon

Alain Geoffroy, a great winemaker from Chablis, is passionate about old winemakers' tools and antique corkscrews. The winemaker has collected an impressive quantity of objects and tools related to working in the vineyard. To date, his collection…
Camille Claudel Museum

Musée Camille Claudel

The Camille Claudel Museum houses a significant collection of sculptures from the second half of the 19th century. More than 200 works are displayed along a visitor's route that traces the history of sculpture during Camille Claudel's time, as well as the influence of…
tribute to artists

Musée Pierre Merlier

A theatrical staging of more than 300 wooden sculptures. “Oak, linden, elm, cherry, exotic wood, the figures emerge ironically, like the family of “bankers,” among whom we note a few women, but also dreamlike, chimerical, like the oranges…
EARTHENWARE MUSEUM

Musée de la Faïencerie

In the former earthenware factory of the Château d'Ancy-le-Franc, the following are presented: an exhibition on the history of the earthenware factory in operation from 1765 to 1807, the results of the excavations undertaken on site from 1982 to 1993 and a collection of earthenware from manufactu…
Espace-Renoir---Sylvain-Bordier-1

Espace Culturel « Du Côté des Renoir »

Welcomed first at the Espace Renoir, visitors will discover, through the screening of a film and the permanent exhibition on the Renoir family, how the painter became fond of the small village where his wife, Aline, was born, where he…
Photograph of various Lego planet and aerospace vehicle illustrations

Planétarium de Mailly-le-Château

The planetarium has a diameter of 6 meters. It can accommodate 30 people. The starry sky, galaxies, etc. are projected there.

2. Refuge of Stories

Back to the past… Discover the region’s heritage through places that each have their own story. These monuments span the centuries and tell, stone by stone, the true soul of the Bourgogne, very close to Tonnerre.

Tanlay Castle

Château de Tanlay

Surrounded by moats, in a very beautiful park, it is one of the most beautiful Renaissance residences in BourgogneBuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries, it belonged to the Coligny family and was, at the time of the Wars of Religion, an important meeting place for Huguenot leaders…
Chateau de Maulnes

Château de Maulnes

A masterpiece of the French Renaissance, the Château de Maulnes is one of a kind. A pentagon built around a well of water and light, it embodies the genius and passions of a fascinating era. The Château de Maulnes is accessible to all pub…
East Parterre

Château d’Ancy-le-Franc

Amazing Renaissance palace, masterpiece of Serlio, the Italian architect of King Francis I. Built in the heart of a vast park for Antoine III of Clermont. Home to one of the largest collections of murals (16th, 17th) currently preserved…
CASTLE OF NIGHTS

Château de Nuits

Nuits, a Renaissance castle with two faces! The Château de Nuits, half bastion, half pleasure residence, offers visitors an original and authentic walk through history by following the lives of its occupants over the centuries: 22 rooms retrace the…
HOTEL-DIEU OF TONNERRE

Hôtel-Dieu de Tonnerre

A former hospital establishment built in 1293, the Hôtel-Dieu de Tonnerre is the longest medieval hospital in Europe. This place full of history offers a completely new way to visit: immersive, light and sound! To discover with family or friends…

3. Hidden treasures

Explore little-known sites that reveal surprising aspects of local history. These secret places have plenty of surprises in store for you, and you'll stay perfectly dry! From Arcy-sur-Cure to Tanlay, via Chablis, numerous historical sites are just waiting to be discovered.

CITY OF CLIMATES AND WINES OF BOURGOGNE - CHABLIS

Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne – Chablis

The City of Climates and Wines of Bourgogne in Chablis, the vineyards of the North of the Bourgogne : Chablisien, Grand Auxerrois (grouping together the vineyards of Auxerrois, Tonnerrois, Vézelien and Jovinien) and Châtillonnais are highlighted. The…
CAVES OF ARCY-SUR-CURE - Chaos - Sanctuary

Grottes d’Arcy-sur-Cure

The Arcy Caves are listed as a Historic Monument. They are unique in the world, thanks to their testimony to the activity of Paleolithic humans. Your journey through the Great Cave will immerse you in a stunning world of limestone concretions formed by the...
Pontigny Abbey Church

Eglise abbatiale de Pontigny

(12th – 17th centuries) The abbey church of Pontigny is one of the most beautiful examples of Cistercian churches that can be admired in France. Rarely have the nobility, purity and enthusiasm of Cistercian architecture reached such perfection. Second daughter of C…
Exterior view of Reigny Abbey with a beautiful blue sky

Abbaye de Reigny

Founded in 1128 by Abbot Étienne de Toucy, under the authority of Saint Bernard, the Abbey of Reigny was placed under the protection of Pope Eugene III in 1147. It was very powerful and prosperous in the Middle Ages and welcomed up to 300 monks and lay brothers. On the edge of…
Exterior view of Quincy Abbey lit by the sun

Abbaye Cistercienne Notre-Dame de Quincy

Daughter of Pontigny, founded in 1133 in a secluded valley in the Tonnerrois region, the abbey has retained all its authenticity. The hostelry, part of the cloistered buildings from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, and the Renaissance abbey lodgings bear witness to the sobriety and rigor of…
Aubigny quarry

Carrière Souterraine d’Aubigny

The stone from this quarry, which has been exploited for hundreds of years, was used in the construction of the Opera, the Paris City Hall, the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, the cathedrals of Auxerre and Sens, and numerous public buildings.
The Oudun Barn

La Grange cistercienne d’Oudun

Completely restored using modern techniques and expertise, you can admire its architecture and splendor found in the last large building still preserved from an important monastic complex founded in the 12th century. The …

4. Trip to the cellar

There's always room at a winemaker's! What better way to take the time than on a rainy day to truly appreciate the subtleties of local wines? In the Chablis or Tonnerre regions, you're sure to find a winery ready to welcome you.

Discover the winegrowers

5. Shopping trip

Who hasn't gone shopping on a rainy day? But forget the malls! Here, the local boutiques are full of gems: local products, arts and crafts, original creations... It's the perfect opportunity to bring back an authentic souvenir of your stay.

Visit the shops