Auxonne

Auxonne

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TownAuxonneTillenay at 4 km (5 min)
Insee code21038Labergement-lès-Auxonne at 4.3 km (7 min)
Postcode21130Villers-les-Pots at 5.2 km (6 min)
Latitude47.1935430Athée at 5.3 km (6 min)
Longitude5.3889250Villers-Rotin at 5.3 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 181 to 211 metersFlammerans at 6.4 km (7 min)
Surface40.65 km²Poncey-lès-Athée at 6.8 km (8 min)
Population7717 inhabitantsPeintre at 7.4 km (10 min)
Density193 inhabitants/km²Billey at 8 km (9 min)
National labelChampdôtre at 8.5 km (9 min)
Chief townDijon (at 34 km, 30 min)Soirans at 8.6 km (8 min)
DepartmentCôte-d'OrMagny-Montarlot at 8.6 km (10 min)
RegionBurgundySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Specialty of the town: the Oignonade Auxonnaise:
  • Recipe for 8: 8 onions, 1 bottle white grape of Burgundy, 2 dl of olive oil, balsamic vinegar 30 cl, 1 liter of chicken stock, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, ½ liter cream, 250 g of butter, salt, ground pepper, coriander. 16 slices bread, 8 slices of ham cut in two, 16 poached eggs, 16 potatoes, steamed.
  • Cooking onions: Peel the onions and sauté in olive oil. Degrease and deglaze with the vinegar, reduce, then add white grape, reduce, add the tomato paste and chicken stock, salt, pepper, coriander and onions to cook slowly, covered, for 1:30 / 2am (we check cooking the onion in spicy).
  • Sauce: After cooking the onions, remove them by taking a little cooking liquid. Reduce the cooking liquid remaining three quarts, add the cream, simmer for twenty minutes and then whisk the butter, adjust seasoning.
  • Reheat the onions in the pan juices.
  • Brown the bread slices in a little oil and butter, and place a half slice of ham and poached egg.
  • On a plate, place an onion, two slices of bread topped then top with sauce.
  • Place two potatoes per person and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

SIGHTSEEING
  • Château Louis XI.
  • Fortifications (walls) of Vauban.
  • Musée Bonaparte.
  • Church of Our Lady (Virgin of the Grapes - Middle Ages, Claus Sluter - A masterpiece of Burgundian art).
  • Old houses in the city center.
  • Forest Crochères.
  • Escale river.
  • Pool, Leisure and Outdoor, by the river (trips, water activities and sports).
  • Sailing, canoeing, water skiing, all sports.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Auxonne
Leisure centresMuseum Bonaparte
Natural sitesForest of the Crochères

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Weekly market on Friday morning.
  • Carnival in early March.
  • Feast Day the second Sunday of September.
  • Triathlon on Sunday 2nd September.
  • Annual Fair on the last Monday of October.
PHOTOS
Auxonne view of the tower of Notre Dame
 
Auxonne, Château Louis XI
The Church of Auxonne
 
Old houses rue Carnot
barge at the port of Auxonne
 
Dam Auxonne
Carnival Auxonne
 
Auxonne , Friday Market
The new port Auxonne (opening in April 2010)
 
The dam repair needles (photo taken with a remote-controlled aircraft)
The Onion Auxonne
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Château de Saulon
Saulon-la-Rue
South of Dijon, with the vineyards, the Chateau de Saulon receives his guests in the finest tradition of Burgundy hospitality. The food, under the ancestral arches of this property...
Located 25 km from AuxonneFrom 25 € to 60 € per person 
Le Bora
Dijon
In a warm decor and ambiance zen the Bora offers an elaborate cuisine with daily fresh products, prepared minute cooking techniques at low temperature. The meat is exclusively of French...
Located 30 km from AuxonneFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les laurentides    
9
Athée
Located in the valley of the Saône between Dijon and Dole, our house dating from 1870 and completely restored, offers 4 guest rooms classified 3 epis and perfectly equipped. An enclosed...
Located 4.2 km from Auxonne55 € the double room 
Manor house with 6 bedrooms    
9
Laperrière-sur-Saône
Presbytery 18 °, between Beaune, Dijon and St. Jean de Losne. A 15 'highways. Near Citeaux, 5 guest rooms and 1 suite theme Baroque in a rural village at 600 m of the Saône.
Located 9.8 km from AuxonneFrom 12 € to 74 € the double room 
Domaine de la Borde    
8.7
Damparis
Renovated farm where you can spend a pleasant stay in quiet and green.
Located 13 km from Auxonne52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Apartment for 6 persons
Dole
In a green (2000 m² of land), 80 m² on the ground floor of the house, with terrace, courtyard and parking. Fully equipped kitchen. Living room with sofa bed 140, TV. A room with a bed...
Located 12 km from AuxonneFrom 400 € to 450 € per week 
La charrette bleue
Le Deschaux
Gîte 4 people in local stone, including a living room with lounge and kitchen area, dining room, a reading lounge, a bathroom, a bedroom with double bed (160) and a mezzanine with two...
Located 24 km from AuxonneFrom 350 € to 450 € per week 
L'Appart'
Dijon
L'Appart' is a new concept of accommodation, having no worries as if staying in a hotel, but with the feeling of home privacy. Located in the heart of Dijon, this private 4 **** apartment,...
Located 30 km from Auxonne800 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Flower camping les 3 ours  
Montbarrey
In the Jura, between the forest and river lime la loue pierrette and Hubert are pleased to welcome you for a relaxing holiday in nature. Pool, swimming in rivers, natural beaches, hiking,...
Located 27 km from AuxonneFrom 11.50 € to 17.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Corbeau     
7.9
Auxonne
Located in the historical centre of Auxonne, this hotel is situated opposite Notre Dame Cathedral. It features guest rooms with a TV, wired internet access and a telephone. Each guest...
Located in AuxonneRoom from 50 €
Chateau Du Mont Joly     
8.6
Sampans
This 18th-century chateau is set in a 2.5 hectare park, at the gateway to Bourgogne. It offers architect-designed rooms and a heated outdoor swimming pool. All the guestrooms at the...
Located 9.3 km from AuxonneRoom from 90 €
Logis Domaine Saint Antoine     
6.8
Lamarche-sur-Saône
Domaine Saint Antoine is set within a 2 hectare park, near Lamarche-sur-Saone in the Burgundy region. Formally an 18th century mansion, it offers accommodation with a swimming pool....
Located 9.6 km from AuxonneRoom from 64 €

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