Avallon

Avallon

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Avallon		Étaule at 3.7 km (5 min)
Insee code	89025		Sauvigny-le-Bois at 4 km (5 min)
Postcode	89200		Pontaubert at 4.2 km (5 min)
Latitude	47.4882200		Annéot at 4.3 km (5 min)
Longitude	3.9077220		Vault-de-Lugny at 5.3 km (5 min)
Altitude	From 163 to 369 meters		Tharot at 6.7 km (8 min)
Surface	26.75 km²		Magny at 6.9 km (7 min)
Population	7366 inhabitants		Island at 6.9 km (8 min)
Density	294 inhabitants/km²		Annay-la-Côte at 7.6 km (8 min)
National labels			Lucy-le-Bois at 7.7 km (8 min)
Chief town	Auxerre (at 60 km, 46 min)		Provency at 8.1 km (9 min)
Department	Yonne		Athie at 9.2 km (10 min)
Region	Burgundy		Search another town

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The city Avallon, "Aballo" in the Celtic world, is located in the heart of Burgundy. Perched on its rocky granite, dominates the valley of the Cousin since its terraced gardens. The Clock Tower (XVth century) opens the doors of the historic district of the city, with its old houses, towers, bastions, watchtowers ... and the collegiate church of Saint-Lazare, reflecting the architecture of the 12th century, with its two Romanesque doorways and twisted columns and fluted corrugated.

Belt picturesque city, the valley of Cousin and his multitude of trails clinging to the slope, the valley offers a multitude of different perspectives on the Morvan. This valley was also the industrial and business heart of the city until the early 20th century. Many mills and tanneries, now converted, bear witness to that past.

Avallon The city is located within the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan and is labeled Green Station.

Avallon The city has several churches including Saint-Lazare collegiate church built in the 8th century, rebuilt and enlarged in the 12th century and the church of St. Martin in the 17th century. In its historic center, the House of Lords Domecy and the Office of Tourism show the Burgundian architecture of the 15th century. Another witness of this period, the Clock Tower, an ancient bell tower of 49 meters was built between 1456 and 1459. Random walk in a city you can admire the statue of Vauban, the sculptor Bartholdi who created the Statue of Liberty in New York or the Lion of Belfort, who was inaugurated in 1873, but the War Memorial Avallonnais sculpted by Pierre Vigouroux, one of the few in France to have no warlike aspect. Finally the architecture reflects 17th century, the Municipal Museum of Avallonnais, former college and the Museum of Costume, a beautiful mansion from the 17th and 18th centuries, built by the Hotel de Conde, and the Grenier à Sel, a warehouse for Gabelle the 17th century. Not to mention the small streets of old Avallon, towers, bastions and turrets, to explore on foot, walking along the ramparts of the city.

Avallon also benefits from a green between its shaded walks (The Compost Vauban, the Promenade des Capuchins, or the soil of the door) and its gardens as Houdaille Square, one of Jacques Schiever (behind the Museum of 'Avallonnais) without forgetting its terraced gardens so special.

Avallon offers various recreational activities, swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, libraries, movies, adventure in the trees.

The Carnavallon (Carnival Avallon) in late April and early May

The Festival of 3 Muses City Conservatory of Music and Dance Theater Jorge Ferreira of Avallon in June

The Feast of Avallon the 3rd weekend of August.

Avallon also a season rich and varied cultural events in March-December: classical concerts and opera, theater, exhibitions include contemporary art, sports events and festivities.

Arcy-sur-Cure: The second cave adorned the world with its ancient paintings - one of Prehistory.

Bazoches: castle, home of Marechal Vauban.

Chamoux: prehistoric park imaginary "Cardoland.

Chastellux: medieval fortress.

Montreal: fortified town - home of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Quarre-les-Tombes: impressive tombs around the church - the Duke forest.

Saint-Léger-Vauban: birthplace of Vauban Vauban Museum; Abbey Stone Qui Vire (Benedictine monastery founded in 1850).

Pope: Church Gothic - Archaeological Site of Fountains saline (Roman).

Walnut-sur-Serein: medieval - 15th century houses - one of the most beautiful villages of France.

Vezelay: World Heritage City by UNESCO - preserved medieval town - home of the 15th to the 18th century - Museum of Contemporary Art Zervos - Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalen, a masterpiece of Romanesque art.

Historic heart of Avallon		Columns twisted: Details of the collegiate church of Saint-Lazare
The House of Lords Domecy		panorama Avallon
Valley Cousin		La Promenade des Terreaux Vauban
The garden terraces Avallon		The Rocks Valley Cousin
The Clock Tower		The walls of Avallon
Hidden Street in the old Avallon		At the end of the rocky outcrop of Avallon, Small Gate
The gardens leading into the valley of the Cousin		The Office of Tourism
The statue of Marshal Vauban		The Museum of Avallon and the square Schiever
The Bridge of Guards in the valley of the Cousin		The collegiate church of Saint-Lazare

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 3°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 5°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C

Le Castel Mailly-le-Château Small hotel in a picturesque village on the banks of the Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais. Each room is decorated differently. On sunny days meals are served outdoors if you wish; Located 24 km from Avallon From 20 € to 25 € per person

Auberge de la chapelle   10 Clamecy Our hotel restaurant is located in a former chapel of the 12th century exceptional chef offers its local cuisine and a semi-gourmet cuisine without forgetting the wines we have a large... Located 29 km from Avallon From 20 € to 40 € per person

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Les Champs Cordois     9.1   SPECIAL OFFER Bussières Our house is located in the heart of Burgundy, half-way from Paris and Lyon. In the midst of unspoilt nature, in the Morvan Regional Nature Park, you might as well discover the rich... Located 13.5 km from Avallon From 68 € to 78 € the double room

La Brosse Morvan     9.1 Empury Please feel welcome to our old comfortable stone walled farm house with typical Morvan region character. Built in 1874 and completely restored in 2003, in the heart of the Morvan Parc.... Located 18.2 km from Avallon From 54 € to 57 € the double room

Chateau d'archambault   Noyers Built in the early nineteenth century, the castle of Archambault, is located 1 km from noyers on serein in burgundy. The medieval village has been rated one of the most beautiful of... Located 24 km from Avallon From 90 € to 120 € the double room

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La roche du moulin   10 Saint-Moré At the heart of Burgundy, south of the Yonne, 2 hours south of Paris, between Auxerre and Avallon, Vezelay, Chablis, the famous caves of Arcy sur Cure, cottage very well equipped, where... Located 14.1 km from Avallon From 279 € to 439 € per week

House for 2 persons Mailly-la-Ville Quiet house, direct access to the Canal du Nivernais and the banks of the Yonne. Pontoon Boats. Greenway for biking, rollerblading, hiking. Nearby, shops, railway station, swimming,... Located 21 km from Avallon 260 € per week

Appartement en campagne   8 Châtel-Censoir At 200 and 17 Kilometers of Vézelay is Censoir-Chatel, pretty medieval village at the foot of the river Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais. Farther Morvan and its lakes and trees near... Located 21 km from Avallon 450 € per week

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Camping municipal de saint pere 89450     8.7 Saint-Père Located 300 m from the village, wilderness, camping city offers the visitor peace and comfort in a remarkable relaxing at leisure activities. Once passed the gate, the eye is immediately... Located 9.2 km from Avallon 7 € per day

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Les Capucins      8 Avallon Les Capucins is a charming hotel offering comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi and free private on-site parking a stone's throw from Avallon's old city. Les Capucins offers a warm and friendly... Located in Avallon Room from 55 €

Citotel Avallon Vauban      7.1 Avallon The Citotel Avallon Vauban is located in Avallon in the Burgundy region. It offers free Wi-Fi and is close to several leisure activities such as kayaking, fishing and adventure trails.... Located in Avallon Room from 48 €

Hostellerie Du Moulin Des Ruats      7.6 Avallon This 18th-century mill is now a 3-star hotel located in the Burgundy region. It offers a garden in the heart of a forest, on the banks of the River Cousin. Guest rooms at Du Moulin... Located in Avallon Room from 82 €

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