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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Argenteuil-Sur-Armançon

Lock 85 - Lezinnes – Ancy-le-Franc Castle loop from Argenteuil-sur-Armançon

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Avallon

Argenteuil-Sur-Armançon

Lock 85 - Lezinnes – Ancy-le-Franc Castle loop from Argenteuil-sur-Armançon

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4.5

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Lock 85 - Lezinnes – Ancy-le-Franc Castle loop from Argenteuil-sur-Armançon

01:35

24.8km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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325 m

Lavoir

Highlight • Other

beautiful location for a well-deserved lunch stop.

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416 m

Lavoir and pond at Argenteuil-sur-Armançon

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6.01 km

Set up for the section of the canal opened to traffic in 1832 (from Pont-de-Pany to Tonnerre). Located on the right bank, the lock keeper's house is built of coated rubble stones, with mechanical tiles. A lean-to extension extends the right side of the roof of the house. Extremely remodeled, the house today opens through a semi-circular door, in the extension.

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17.8 km

Ancy-le-Franc Castle

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The castle of Ancy-le-Franc is a pure marvel of the French Renaissance. It’s a real palace! A gem you wouldn't expect to find in the countryside. The richness of its decoration is just breathtaking. For example, he has the largest collection of Renaissance murals, which makes him the direct rival of Fontainebleau. It was built between 1542 and 1550 for Antoine Clermont-Tonnerre, lieutenant general, master of water and forest and brother-in-law of Diane de Poitiers (Diane was the favorite of the king of France Henri II). This Renaissance gem is the masterpiece of the Italian architect Sebastiano Serlio, master of symmetry and 16th century architecture, called by Francis I to join his court. For more information, please visit the following website: chateau-ancy.com/fr The castle is open every day except Monday. For the visit, it will be necessary to pay an amount of 13 euros.

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18.7 km

Royal accommodation, it would be a shame to miss out!

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"Le Moulin neuf," a superbly restored mill. You can certainly find cheaper options, but the quality of the accommodation and the services (excellent breakfast included) are well worth it. Plus, you'll be doing a small part to help integrate people with disabilities. Also worth noting is the Bodeca restaurant, associated with the mill, with brasserie-style menus starting at €15, good prices and always in a very pleasant setting.

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24.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

6.74 km

3.47 km

1.63 km

1.04 km

168 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

3.78 km

3.34 km

328 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

38°C

19°C

13 %

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Lock 85 - Lezinnes – Ancy-le-Franc Castle loop from Argenteuil-sur-Armançon

Lavoir

Lavoir and pond at Argenteuil-sur-Armançon

Pacy-sur-Armançon lock

Lock 85 - Lezinnes

Ancy-le-Franc Castle

Royal accommodation, it would be a shame to miss out!

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