Auxonne

Auxonne

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownAuxonne
Insee code21038
Postcode21130
Latitude47.1935430
Longitude5.3889250
AltitudeFrom 181 to 211 meters
Surface40.65 km²
Population7843 inhabitants
Density192 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelTillenay at 4 km (5 min)
Chief townDijon (at 34 km, 30 min)Labergement-lès-Auxonne at 4.3 km (7 min)
DepartmentCôte-d'OrVillers-les-Pots at 5.2 km (6 min)
RegionBurgundySearch another town
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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.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Energy treatments, harmonisations, massagesWellbeing40 €Auxonne
Visit an alpaca and llama farmNature and the outdoorsFrom 4 € to 6 €Chambeire (14 km)
Acro-Mania adventure trailSports sensations17 €Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur (22 km)
Visit the gingerbread factory in DijonLocal flavours3.50 €Dijon (30 km)

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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
Saturday 25 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 12°C
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C
Monday 27 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
RESTAURANTS 
Campanile Dole
Dole
JURA - At the edge of the Doubs and the Rhone-Rhine canal, Dole is a small town with character, steeped in history and the strength of its geographical position, between Dijon and Besancon....
Located 12.4 km from Auxonne19 € per person 
La Chaumière  
9.4
Dole
In the heart of the Jura, in the city of Dole, La Chaumière offers a beautiful setting to enjoy your meal in complete relaxation. The property is a renovated farmhouse with a beautiful...
Located 16.4 km from Auxonne58 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les laurentides    
9.5
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 4.1 km from Auxonne60 € the double room 
Allée des peupliers  
Chevigny
In a beautiful park, 3 bedrooms where there is genuine peace and tranquility of life. A stop at the gates of Jura and the Gold Coast, to discover the treasures of these two regions...
Located 7 km from AuxonneFrom 55 € to 65 € the double room 
La Petite Maison    
9.3
Saint-Seine-en-Bâche
In a quiet village in the Val de Saône, 10 km from Dole and Auxonne, the 'Little House' welcomes you. Two guest rooms are at your disposal, all equipped with 2 bathroom with large shower...
Located 8.3 km from AuxonneFrom 62 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte de la vallée des anges
Malange
Country cottage relaxation rest assured, fishing, walking trails.
Located 17.4 km from AuxonneFrom 380 € to 500 € per week 
Ma maison  
9.2
Magny-lès-Aubigny
In a quiet village 11 km from the beautiful forest and the famous Cistercian Abbey of Citeaux, 15 km from the vineyard: Nuits St Georges, Clos Vougeot, Gevrey-Chambertin. Old stone...
Located 18.9 km from AuxonneFrom 650 € to 750 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du pasquier  
Dole
You camping holiday du Pasquier allow you to discover the charms of the old capital of the county encienne, Dole. River tourism, green tourism, hometown of Shepherd, the city ranked...
Located 13.4 km from AuxonneFrom 11.60 € to 12.60 € per day 
Flower Camping les 3 Ours  
Montbarrey
Family campsite surrounded by greenery, riverside 'The hires' pleasure of fishing and swimming and canoeing, small private beach access. Not far from the forest of Chaux, he is good...
Located 27 km from AuxonneFrom 11.50 € to 18.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Corbeau     
8.4
Auxonne
Located in the historical centre of Auxonne, this hotel is situated opposite Notre Dame Cathedral. It features guest rooms with a TV, free Wi-Fi access and a telephone. Each guest room...
Located in AuxonneRoom from 55 €
Château de Trouhans - Hôtel     
9.6
Trouhans
Located in the countryside of Trouhans, Château de Trouhans offers hotel accommodations in a 19th century chateau surrounded by an 18-hectare park. You can enjoy the outdoor swimming...
Located 9.2 km from AuxonneRoom from 70 €
Logis Domaine Saint Antoine     
7.5
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 9.3 km from AuxonneRoom from 68 €

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