Asquins
This small Burgundy hamlet on the Yonne is the starting point of one of the four main French pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, and its church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France. The surrounding area is deep Burgundy wine country, with scenic countryside and the river close at hand.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population293
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 43 km27 mi
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Asquins: quick answers
Where is Asquins?
Asquins is in Yonne, France, about 38 km24 miles in a straight line from Auxerre.
How do you get to Asquins?
The nearest airport is Auxerre (AUF), about 58 min away by road. The nearest train station is Sermizelles - Vézelay, about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Asquins?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C38°F. The wettest month is December, with about 95 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Asquins?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants, 2 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Asquins?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Clamecy, Tonnerre and Château-Chinon (Ville).