[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":315},["ShallowReactive",2],{"journal-en-activities-with-kids":3,"journal-related-en":200},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":185,"description":186,"draft":187,"extension":188,"image":189,"meta":190,"navigation":191,"noindex":187,"ogImage":192,"path":193,"publishedAt":194,"readTime":195,"seasonal":187,"seo":196,"seoDescription":192,"seoTitle":192,"sourceLocale":197,"stem":198,"translationKey":15,"updatedAt":194,"__hash__":199},"content_en\u002Fjournal\u002Factivities-with-kids.md","Chablis with Children",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":171},"minimark",[9,17,21,24,29,34,42,45,56,65,69,72,77,81,90,94,103,108,112,121,125,153,158,162],[10,11,12],"p",{},[13,14],"img",{"alt":15,"src":16},"activities-with-kids","\u002Fjournal\u002Factivities-with-kids-2.jpg",[18,19,5],"h2",{"id":20},"chablis-with-children",[10,22,23],{},"One of the unexpected pleasures of Chablis is how naturally it accommodates families. This is not a place of theme parks or organized entertainment, it is something better. The landscape itself is the attraction: open fields, gentle rivers, animals grazing behind stone walls, and the kind of space that children instinctively know what to do with.",[10,25,26],{},[13,27],{"alt":15,"src":28},"\u002Fjournal\u002Factivities-with-kids-3.jpg",[30,31,33],"h3",{"id":32},"meeting-the-animals","Meeting the Animals",[10,35,36,37,41],{},"There are donkeys at the end of our street. Walk five minutes toward the campsite, turn right onto the road called ",[38,39,40],"em",{},"les Roches",", and about three hundred metres on you will see them. They are fond of carrots.",[10,43,44],{},"A second group lives behind the William Fèvre winery on avenue d'Oberwesel, three donkeys, four goats, six sheep, and eight geese. (The geese have strong opinions about visitors. You have been warned.)",[10,46,47,48,55],{},"For something more unusual, ",[49,50,54],"a",{"href":51,"rel":52},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Falpagas_bonheur\u002F",[53],"nofollow","Alpagas Bonheur"," offers the chance to walk among a herd of llamas and alpacas, a gentle, slightly surreal experience that children adore.",[10,57,58,59,64],{},"Donkey rides for children aged three to twelve are available through ",[49,60,63],{"href":61,"rel":62},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fla_cav_aniere",[53],"La Cav'Anière",", just two kilometres from Chablis. Available daily in April and on weekends from May onward. Reservations by message or phone at 06 18 90 76 22.",[30,66,68],{"id":67},"the-park","The Park",[10,70,71],{},"Chablis has a lovely green park, the Parc de la Liberté, at the end of avenue Jean Jaurès, two minutes on foot from the house. There is a playground, picnic tables, and the quiet company of the river.",[10,73,74],{},[13,75],{"alt":15,"src":76},"\u002Fjournal\u002Factivities-with-kids-4.jpg",[30,78,80],{"id":79},"the-petit-train","The Petit Train",[10,82,83,84,89],{},"The ",[49,85,88],{"href":86,"rel":87},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.museevineapassion-chablis.fr\u002Fabout-1?lang=en",[53],"Petit Train Touristique de Chablis"," offers a forty-five-minute guided tour through the historic centre and out into the vineyards. It is charming in the way that only a small French tourist train can be.",[30,91,93],{"id":92},"guédelon-a-castle-built-by-hand","Guédelon: A Castle Built by Hand",[10,95,96,97,102],{},"About sixty-six kilometres west of Chablis, ",[49,98,101],{"href":99,"rel":100},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.guedelon.fr\u002Fen\u002F",[53],"Guédelon"," is one of the most remarkable sites in France. Since 1997, a team of forty master-builders has been constructing a medieval castle using only the materials and techniques available in the thirteenth century. You can tour the site, talk with the stonemasons and carpenters, or join a stone-carving workshop. Children leave with a vivid, tactile sense of what the Middle Ages actually felt like.",[10,104,105],{},[13,106],{"alt":15,"src":107},"\u002Fjournal\u002Factivities-with-kids-5.jpg",[30,109,111],{"id":110},"tree-climbing","Tree Climbing",[10,113,114,115,120],{},"About twenty kilometres west, the ",[49,116,119],{"href":117,"rel":118},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abloisirs.com\u002Factivites\u002Fparc-aventure-thureau\u002F#",[53],"Thureau Adventure Park"," in the forest near Auxerre offers treetop courses for both adults and children, safe, well-designed, and set among beautiful old trees.",[30,122,124],{"id":123},"more-châteaux-to-explore","More Châteaux to Explore",[126,127,128,137,145],"ul",{},[129,130,131,136],"li",{},[49,132,135],{"href":133,"rel":134},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.chateau-de-st-fargeau.com",[53],"Château de Saint-Fargeau",": During summer, the château hosts one of Europe's finest historical pageants, with over six hundred actors and sixty horsemen performing by candlelight. The educational farm is a destination in itself: animals roam freely, and children can groom ponies, help feed newborns, watch the forge being lit, and bake bread over a wood fire.",[129,138,139,144],{},[49,140,143],{"href":141,"rel":142},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.chateaudetanlay.fr\u002Fwelcome\u002F",[53],"Château de Tanlay",": Renaissance elegance, twenty minutes from Chablis.",[129,146,147,152],{},[49,148,151],{"href":149,"rel":150},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.chateau-ancy.com\u002Ffr\u002F",[53],"Château d'Ancy-le-Franc",": Another Renaissance gem, thirty minutes away.",[10,154,155],{},[13,156],{"alt":15,"src":157},"\u002Fjournal\u002Factivities-with-kids-6.jpg",[30,159,161],{"id":160},"the-caves-of-arcy","The Caves of Arcy",[10,163,164,165,170],{},"About thirty-three kilometres south of Chablis, ",[49,166,169],{"href":167,"rel":168},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.grottes-arcy.net\u002Fla-grande-grotte\u002F",[53],"les Grottes d'Arcy"," hold cave paintings believed to be twenty-eight thousand years old. It is the kind of place that makes time feel very long and very short at once, and children tend to remember it for years.",{"title":172,"searchDepth":173,"depth":173,"links":174},"",2,[175],{"id":20,"depth":173,"text":5,"children":176},[177,179,180,181,182,183,184],{"id":32,"depth":178,"text":33},3,{"id":67,"depth":178,"text":68},{"id":79,"depth":178,"text":80},{"id":92,"depth":178,"text":93},{"id":110,"depth":178,"text":111},{"id":123,"depth":178,"text":124},{"id":160,"depth":178,"text":161},"travel","The countryside around Chablis is full of quiet adventures for families, donkeys to visit, castles to explore, and caves older than memory.",false,"md","\u002Fjournal\u002Factivities-with-kids-1.jpg",{},true,null,"\u002Fjournal\u002Factivities-with-kids","2026-02-28","3 min read",{"title":5,"description":186},"en","journal\u002Factivities-with-kids","rFB26FzeOaFBstJpdlj0eSNpHtHLtSbEufAsziJWLq0",[201,207,212,217,223,228,233,238,243,249,255,261,262,267,272,278,284,289,294,299,304,310],{"title":202,"stem":203,"description":172,"image":204,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":206,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Experience Chablis: Things to Do in Town and Beyond","journal\u002Factivities","\u002Fjournal\u002Factivities-1.jpg","2026-03-14","2 min read",{"title":208,"stem":209,"description":210,"image":211,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":206,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Explore Around Chablis: Discover Nearby Towns and Attractions","journal\u002Faroundchablis","Around Chablis | Day Trips & Villages Worth Visiting","\u002Fjournal\u002Faroundchablis-1.png",{"title":213,"stem":214,"description":215,"image":216,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":191,"readTime":206,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Events in Chablis: Celebrate Burgundy’s Vibrant Traditions","journal\u002Fevents","Events in Chablis & Burgundy | Seasonal Highlights Near Maisons Vaudésir","\u002Fjournal\u002Fevents-1.jpg",{"title":218,"stem":219,"description":220,"image":221,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":195,"category":222,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Savor Chablis: A Culinary Journey Through Burgundy","journal\u002Fgastronomy","Chablis Gastronomy | Where to Eat & Drink Near Maisons Vaudésir","\u002Fjournal\u002Fgastronomy-1.jpg","food",{"title":224,"stem":225,"description":226,"image":227,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":195,"category":222,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Gourmet Activities in Chablis","journal\u002Fgourmet","Elevate your stay at Maisons Vaudésir with a private chef experience, bringing the finest flavors of Burgundy directly to your table.","\u002Fjournal\u002Fgourmet-1.jpg",{"title":229,"stem":230,"description":231,"image":232,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":195,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Chablis Highlights: Events That Define the Town and Surroundings","journal\u002Fhighlights","Chablis Highlights | Must-See Places Recommended by Maisons Vaudésir","\u002Fjournal\u002Fhighlights-1.jpg",{"title":234,"stem":235,"description":236,"image":237,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":195,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Our Partners: Highlights from Chablis and Beyond","journal\u002Fpartners","Trusted Local Partners | Enhance Your Stay with Unique Services","\u002Fjournal\u002Fpartners-1.jpg",{"title":239,"stem":240,"description":241,"image":242,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":195,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Sport Experiences in Chablis and in the Yonne region","journal\u002Fsports","Sports & Outdoor Activities in Chablis | Active Travel in Burgundy","\u002Fjournal\u002Fsports-1.jpg",{"title":244,"stem":245,"description":246,"image":247,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":206,"category":248,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Relax in Chablis: On-Site Massage and Wellness Services","journal\u002Fwellness","Wellness Experiences in Chablis | Relax, Recharge & Reconnect","\u002Fjournal\u002Fwellness-1.jpg","slow-living",{"title":250,"stem":251,"description":252,"image":253,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":206,"category":254,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Chablis Wine Tours","journal\u002Fwine-tours","[Chablis Vititours](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vititours.fr\u002F) organizes unique and captivating guided tours in the heart of the Chablis vineyards. Whether you are a passionate wine lover or simply curious to disc...","\u002Fjournal\u002Fwine-tours-1.jpg","wine",{"title":256,"stem":257,"description":258,"image":259,"publishedAt":205,"updatedAt":205,"seasonal":187,"readTime":260,"category":254,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Welcome to Chablis: Golden Gate of Burgundy","journal\u002Fwineries","Wineries in Chablis | Our Favorite Estates & Tasting Tips","\u002Fjournal\u002Fwineries-1.jpg","4 min read",{"title":5,"stem":198,"description":186,"image":189,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":195,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},{"title":263,"stem":264,"description":265,"image":266,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":195,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Day Trips from Chablis","journal\u002Fbest-day-trips-chablis","One of the pleasures of staying in Chablis is how much lies within easy reach. Burgundy unfolds in every direction, medieval towns, Gothic cathedrals, vineyard roads that wind through some of the most storied wine country in France, and none of it requires more than a couple of hours in the car. Here are the places we find ourselves recommending most often.","\u002Fjournal\u002Fbest-day-trips-chablis-1.jpg",{"title":268,"stem":269,"description":270,"image":271,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":206,"category":254,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Les Caves Bailly Lapierre","journal\u002Fcave-bailly-lapierre","Deep inside a former stone quarry in the village of Bailly, Burgundy's oldest crémant cooperative ages its sparkling wines in conditions that no modern cellar could replicate.","\u002Fjournal\u002Fcave-bailly-lapierre-1.jpg",{"title":273,"stem":274,"description":275,"image":276,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":277,"category":248,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"An Eco-Responsible Stay in Chablis","journal\u002Feco-commitment","How Maisons Vaudésir weaves sustainability into every detail, from algae-based paint to French-made linens, without compromising on comfort.","\u002Fjournal\u002Feco-commitment-1.jpg","5 min read",{"title":279,"stem":280,"description":281,"image":282,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":283,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Exploring Chablis and Burgundy: An Itinerary for Wine Lovers and Wanderers","journal\u002Fexploring-chablis-burgundy","A local's guide to the vineyards, villages, and quiet pleasures that make Chablis one of Burgundy's most rewarding corners to explore.","\u002Fjournal\u002Fexploring-chablis-burgundy-1.jpg","6 min read",{"title":285,"stem":286,"description":287,"image":288,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":260,"category":222,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Markets Around Chablis","journal\u002Fmarkets-around-chablis","A day-by-day guide to the weekly markets of the Yonne, where the cheese is local, the bread is warm, and the rhythm of village life unfolds one morning at a time.","\u002Fjournal\u002Fmarkets-around-chablis-1.jpg",{"title":290,"stem":291,"description":292,"image":293,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":260,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"When It Rains in Chablis","journal\u002Frainy-day-chablis","Rain in Chablis is not a problem to solve, it is an invitation to explore wine cellars, medieval abbeys, pottery studios, and the quiet pleasures of staying in.","\u002Fjournal\u002Frainy-day-chablis-1.jpg",{"title":295,"stem":296,"description":297,"image":298,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":195,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"The Essential Burgundy: Wine, Villages, and Hidden Treasures","journal\u002Ftop-things-burgundy","From the wine cellars of Beaune to the forests of the Morvan, a guide to the places and experiences that make Burgundy unforgettable.","\u002Fjournal\u002Ftop-things-burgundy-1.jpg",{"title":300,"stem":301,"description":302,"image":303,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":206,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"Ten Things Worth Doing in Chablis","journal\u002Ftop-things-chablis","Chablis is a village that rewards those who arrive without an itinerary, but if you want a few suggestions, here is where to begin.","\u002Fjournal\u002Ftop-things-chablis-1.jpg",{"title":305,"stem":306,"description":307,"image":308,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":191,"readTime":195,"category":309,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"The Truffle Festival in Noyers-sur-Serein","journal\u002Ftruffle-festival","Each November, the medieval village of Noyers-sur-Serein fills with the earthy perfume of Burgundy truffles, robed brotherhoods, and the kind of conviviality that only a French market can conjure.","\u002Fjournal\u002Ftruffle-festival-1.jpg","seasonal",{"title":311,"stem":312,"description":313,"image":314,"publishedAt":194,"updatedAt":194,"seasonal":187,"readTime":195,"category":185,"seoTitle":192,"seoDescription":192,"ogImage":192,"sourceLocale":197},"A Weekend in Chablis","journal\u002Fweekend-getaway-chablis","A slow, unhurried guide to spending a weekend in Chablis, where the wine is crisp, the vineyards endless, and the pace of life exactly as it should be.","\u002Fjournal\u002Fweekend-getaway-chablis-1.png",1783287236271]