Avallon
131 km
Saturday 6 September
Photo: City of ChaletteThe media centre of Chalette
In Chalette, sport and nature coexist thanks to the city’s natural environmental advantages of water and trees. Chalette is traversed by the Loing canal that flows into the Orléans and Briare canals at a point known as the Three Canals, a gateway to the 400-hectare state forest.
Chalette is also a bicycle-friendly city and several dates in the city’s sports calendar, such as the Paris-Chalette and Chalette-Chalette, show that cycling occupies an important place in the activities of the area.
Some enjoy repeating or writing that Avenue Jean Jaurès, the headquarters of all of the cycle races finish line, should be renamed Avenue du Cyclisme, a wonderful homage to our city’s favourite sport. Chalette will be in a party mood to welcome and encourage the future champions.
Photo: City of AvallonThe Cousin valley
Situated in the Burgundy region and already known by the Celts under the name of Aballo, Avallon is an ideal tourist venue.
A shopping city, it offers both its inhabitants and visitors an appreciable, and much appreciated, quality of life. Its towers, bastions and watchtowers are enchanting and, below the city, the river Cousin invites visitors to take their ease in a picturesque setting of green countryside and bright waters opening up towards the Morvan massif.
Enlivening the city’s historical sites, there are always a number of exhibitions and shows throughout the year.
The Avallon region is also an ideal spot for all open-air activities such as hiking, horse riding, tennis, fishing, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
