Information About Vincelles & Vincelottes, Loire Valley
Previous stop: Bazarnes
Next stop: Champs Sur Yonne
Alternative Location: 
Things to do in Vincelles & Vincelottes
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
This is a large village with good shops, cycling, walks and wine-tastings locally
What is there to see?
Walk along the riverbanks of the Yonne south or towards Bailly on the walking trail (there is a plan behind the Mairie) through the cherry orchards and vineyards.
What can I visit?
Visit the very old interesting village of Coulanges-la Vineuse
Is this place famous for anything?
Miscka' part of the film was shot here using local people. The meandering river valley and hills are totally unspoilt.
Do any famous people live here?
You could take a taxi to the world famous vineyards of Chablis (25km away) for wine-tastings.
Insider Information
Vincelottes was once a port of embarkation for the wines of the Yonnes
Is there a market day?
The market is held on Wednesday mornings
Eating and Drinking in Vincelles & Vincelottes
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Hotel de la Poste, at 149 Grand Rue
Atmosphere: A modern local bar in the high street
Opening Hours: Monday -Saturday 07h00-22h00: Sundays and holidays 8h00-13h30
Contact Details: Tel 03 86 42 22 63
Auberge des Tilleuls (500m) - they speak English here
>Atmosphere: A smart bar/restaurant with terrace
Opening Hours: closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Contact Details: Tel: 03 86 42 22 13
Budget restaurant
Hotel de la Poste
Address: 149 Grand Rue
Atmosphere: A modern local bar/restaurant
Cuisine: traditional cusine and pizzas
Opening Hours: The bar is open all day and the restuarant is open for meals from12h00-14h00 and 19h00-21h00
Contact Details: Tel: 03 86 42 22 63
Moderately priced restaurant
Auberge des Tilleuls €12-€ 72€ + à la carte. 'Logis de France' listed
Address: 12 quai de l'Yonne, Vincelottes - over the bridge by the campsite to the far side of the canal/river (500m)
Atmosphere: The auberge has a lovely terrace overlooking the river in front of the restaurant - its quite smart and listed BIB Gourmand
Cuisine: gastronomic/traditional
Speciality: The auberge uses seasonal local produce
Opening Hours: opens every day 8h00 except Tues and Thurs. Meals are served: 12h00-14h00; 19h30-21h00
Contact Details: tel 03 86 42 22 13
Shopping in Vincelles & Vincelottes
Back to topSupermarket
Maximarche, a good sized village supermarket. Tel: 03 86 42 29 56
On the road from the campsite - rue Vincelottes
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9h00-12h00 : 15h00-19h00: Sun 9h00-12h00
Supermarket
Butchers
Grande Rue
Supermarket 3
Bakers - both in the Grande Rue - the one closest to the Newagents/Tabac opens Tues-Sat 6h30-13h00: 16h00-19h30: Sun 6h30-13h00. The other opens on Mondays and closes Wednesdays
What other shops are there??
Newsagents, Grande Rue, opens Mon-Sat 9h00-12h00; 14h00-19h00: Sun 9h00-12h00.
Opening Hours: opens Mon-Sat 9h00-12h00; 14h00-19h00: Sun 9h00-12h00
Practicalities at Vincelles & Vincelottes
Back to topMooring
Moor here at the designated mooring areas - all good moorings - the one next to the small campsite with a snack bar lhas ovely views over the hillside vineyards
Are there any public waste bins here?
yes, in the village near the sports field
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
You can use the facilities at the campsite. Showers approx 2€ and washing machine approx 4€
Is there an ATM?
The newsagent has a cash point
Is there a post office?
Post Office, Grande Rue, opens Mon 13h30-16h30; Tues-Sat 9h00-12h00 - last post 12h00
Is there a doctor?
Dr Juban, 5 rue Fossés, tel 03 86 42 26 34
Is there a pharmacy?
Pharmacy, 151 Grande Rue, tel 03 86 42 22 93 opens Mon 14h00-19h00: Tues-Fri 9h00-12h00; 14h00-19h00: Sat 9h00-12h00; 14h00-18h00
Is there a taxi company here?
Taxi Vincelles, tel 03 86 42 25 23: Taxi Laurie, tel 06 83 06 63 55
