Somewhere between Beaune & Paris: Auxerre, Chablis

[smorris291]

My wife and I will be in France this fall, and have a flight back to Chicago from Paris late on a Sunday morning. We had planned on staying in Beaune Saturday night, but given the fact that we don't want to have to get up ridiculously early and have to drive 3 hours to Charles de Gaulle, I now think we might meander back toward Paris and stay somewhere that will allow us to sleep a bit later/have a short drive.

So, not knowing much about the area, I was wondering if anyone could provide a recommendation about which towns might be a good place to stay. I tried to make a reservation at La Cote Saint Jacques in Joigny (and have dinner, too), but they're booked that night. So far, the most likely choices seem like Sens and Troyes...does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

Scott

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In Chablis, just east of Auxerre is the Hostellerie des Clos, which is lovely and not too expensive.

I believe they have a web site

[Pan]

I would have said Auxerre, for what it's worth.

[TarteTatin]

Try Meaux on the outskirts of Paris, if you want to drive further than Auxerre.

There is a Michelin rated hotel there. And nearby a couple of restaurants.

Haven't been there in years but have fond memories of the Hotel de Sirene near the Place de Valmy.

It was a pretty little town.

[Le Zouave]

I'd also suggest Chablis. I remember a nice hotel and restaurant, with a charming "old school Burgundy" atmosphere. You can have a look here: http://vieux-moulin-chablis.com/hten/