La Cote Saint Jacques  

Set beside the River Yonne in Joigny and minutes from St. Jean Church, this luxury riverside hotel sits within easy walking distance of the town center. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it’s a central base for exploring the area.

Thirty-two individually decorated rooms blend classic furniture with modern comforts. About 22 rooms offer balconies or terraces with river views; a separate Maison de Famille houses 10 traditional rooms (no river view, no air conditioning). Rooms feature seating areas, minibars, flat-screen TVs and spacious bathrooms with baths or shower/tub combos, plus bathrobes and designer toiletries.

An award-winning spa anchors the property with an indoor pool, hot tub with panoramic river views, steam room and sauna—perfect for river-breeze mornings. There’s a fitness center, library and an indoor pool, plus a playroom and babysitting/childcare (surcharge) for families. Practical extras include concierge service, a complimentary daily reception, free valet parking and a limited train-station pick-up service.

A business center supports meetings, and complimentary on-property Wi‑Fi keeps you connected. Lobby newspapers and concierge services add convenience.

Dining is a highlight: an on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with full breakfasts available daily (for a fee), plus two bars and limited-hours room service. The hotel also hosts an award-winning two-star fine-dining restaurant with an extensive 800-reference wine list, offers hands-on cookery lessons with the head chef, and sells homemade foie gras and jams in its shop.