Paisy-Cosdon: Pond, Nature and Trails

Paisy-Cosdon has a distinct connection to water, trails and natural surroundings. Its pond, used for tourism, a long-distance hiking trail, a circular walking route and a cycling route offer different ways to explore the destination. Which of these matters to you depends on whether you would rather spend time by the water or plan a route through the municipality.

Pond and Natural Surroundings

The pond, used for tourism, covers 8 hectares. The Vanne and its tributary, the Nosle, flow through Paisy-Cosdon; the Vanne is a tributary of the Yonne and therefore part of the Seine river basin. To understand the area, it helps to distinguish between the two: the pond has a designated swimming area and fishing facilities, while the rivers flow through the municipality. The town’s connection to water thus has two aspects: the pond used for tourism and the rivers that run through Paisy-Cosdon.

The ZNIEFF “Bois de Dillo et des Jarruriers” is also located within Paisy-Cosdon and is home to numerous remarkable species. It covers around 430 hectares and lies on the Plateau d’Othe, south of the hamlet of Vaujurennes. At around 430 hectares, it is considerably larger than the 8-hectare pond. The comparison illustrates two different scales of the destination: a single recreational pond and a larger natural area.

Hiking and Cycling

The “du pays de Saint Jacques” long-distance hiking trail passes through Paisy-Cosdon. The “Le tour des plans d'eau” circular route starts at the pond and is 12.5 kilometres long. The 82-kilometre “Circuit cyclotouristique des dolmens et polissoirs” cycling route starts in Marcilly-le-Hayer and passes through Paisy-Cosdon at kilometre 20. The town’s role therefore differs depending on the route: the walking loop starts at the pond, while Paisy-Cosdon lies at kilometre 20 on the cycling route. This distinction can help you plan whether to start a loop directly at the pond or pass through the town as part of a longer cycling route.

A stroller-friendly path also runs around the pond, offering another way to get active right by the water.

Swimming and Fishing

The swimming area is open seasonally. Check whether it will be operating during your stay before you travel. The recreational area also has a children’s playground; check its current condition on site before visiting.

The fishing pond is home to roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, carp, largemouth bass, bream and sturgeon. Members can fish upon payment of a fee from the last weekend in February until the last day of November. Fishing from a boat or with a float tube is also permitted for a small additional fee. Rules and fees may change, so check the current dates and membership conditions in advance.

Regional Connection

Another geographical reference is AOC Chaource: Paisy-Cosdon lies within the area covered by this protected designation of origin. This provides another way to identify the destination, alongside its waterways, trails and natural surroundings: through a regional designation of origin.

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