Yonne

The department extends across northwestern Bourgogne-Franche-Comté with three main districts centered around the cities of Auxerre, Avallon, and Sens.

The territorial division received its official status on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution's national reorganization of administrative boundaries.

The northern section of Yonne contains the Chablis wine region, where producers follow strict regulations to maintain the quality of their white wines.

The department maintains a network of administrative offices throughout its territory, with the central prefecture located in the city of Auxerre.

The department takes its name from the Yonne River, which flows through the region from south to north before joining the Seine.

Location: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Inception: March 4, 1790

Capital city: Auxerre

Shares border with: Loiret, Seine-et-Marne, Aube, Côte-d’Or, Nièvre, Cher

Website: http://yonne.pref.gouv.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.80000,3.56667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43