Saulieu

Saulieu

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saulieu		Villargoix at 6.8 km (8 min)
Insee code	21584		Champeau-en-Morvan at 9 km (10 min)
Postcode	21210		Molphey at 9.1 km (9 min)
Latitude	47.2794940		Montlay-en-Auxois at 10.3 km (11 min)
Longitude	4.2286800		Thoisy-la-Berchère at 10.4 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 394 to 596 meters		Liernais at 10.6 km (12 min)
Surface	32.03 km²		La Motte-Ternant at 11.3 km (13 min)
Population	2616 inhabitants		Juillenay at 11.5 km (13 min)
Density	86 inhabitants/km²		La Roche-en-Brenil at 12.4 km (12 min)
National labels			Alligny-en-Morvan at 13.1 km (14 min)
Chief town	Dijon (at 74 km, 67 min)		Saint-Agnan at 13.4 km (15 min)
Department	Côte-d'Or		Lacour-d'Arcenay at 13.7 km (15 min)
Region	Burgundy		Search another town

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• Located on a spur of the Morvan massif, north east of it, Saulieu, capital of the Morvan Regional Park, was built at the crossroads of two Roman roads up for one of Lyon to Boulogne-sur- sea ​​and the other to Bibracte Alesia. The activity and the reputation of the city comes directly from these lanes. Great leaders like Alexander Dumaine Bernard Loiseau and have built an international reputation and made a gastronomic Saulieu unavoidable.
• History:

• Formerly "Sidolocus" The city was evangelized in the 3rd century by Saint Andoche Thyrse St. Felix and traveling to Autun Alesia through Agrippa. A church, then a Benedictine abbey, was built at the location of their graves.
• Around 590-610 foundation of a monastery at Saulieu at that time Brunhild reigned as regent for Autun in Burgundy in the name of his grandson, son.
• In 731 the Arabs divided into several columns across the Morvan following ways Gallo-Roman. Saulieu and its abbey soon does a heap of ruins.
• Moving to Saulieu Charlemagne 768-814, reviver of the Abbey of Saint Andoche to whom we gave a piece of vine Aloxe Corton, which since bears the prestigious name of Corton Charlemagne, one of the most white wines famous and most popular of Burgundy (the preferred Voltaire, Maupassant and JF Kennedy.). The legend says that white wine was in order not to stain the beautiful flowing beard of the emperor. The Emperor had presented to the parish of his Gospel, part world-renowned for its Byzantine ivories of the 6th century. This Gospel is preserved and a copy made by the workshops of the Louvre, is displayed at the basilica.
• In 1119 Pope Paschal the second assisted by several archbishops and bishops went to Saulieu to consecrate the new church of St. Andoche. Andoche Thyrse and Felix are the three martyrs Morvan killed in the late second century.
• Fief of the bishops of Autun, who bore the title of Counts of Saulieu. In 1220 Saulieu is freed, in 1356 the British burned partly Saulieu; around 1368 Saulieu surrounded by fortifications.
• In the 15th century the city was taken by Charles d'Amboise in the name of Louis 11th, and in 1589 by Count Tavannes for Henry IV. In 1773 the plague ravaging especially Saulieu. Napoleon on his return from Elba through the Morvan and passes Saulieu. In 1978 visit of President of the Republic Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. During the years 1981-1995 President Francois Mitterrand went regularly to the table of the great chef Bernard Loiseau.
• Saulieu protects itself: In 1225, the charter granted to postage Sédélociens by Bishop Guy Vergy Saulieu becomes a dynamic city whose population and welfare increase. The people will protect their city by building walls. In 1359, the British destroyed walls, castle and houses. From 1360, the city repairs its ramparts. Again attacked by bandits, it will increase its Fortifications by the "construction of an enclosure with walls 25 feet high and covered by a gallery with its crenellated bastions and glacis, with sixteen towers and gates with drawbridges" and will continue to develop (in April 1637, a fixed bridge is built at the end of the drawbridge door Forges). "Saulieu is truly a great fortress bristling with towers and bastions surrounded by ditches and surrounded by high walls." At center, a main street here and there hindered construction irregular runs north to south.
• Saulieu grows: But soon the fate of her city walls, is modernizing Saulieu: Opening to traffic: Disappearance of walls, installation of the entries. What caused the loss of the fortifications that were, admittedly, the guns and weather, but also coaches. Indeed, Saulieu, stage town should develop its inputs to facilitate the passage of vehicles. From 1743, various projects are emerging, and in 1789, the gaps are filled, towers and walls have disappeared. Only the Tour d'Auxois, part since 1624 dependencies of the Ursuline convent, is spared. The door of Our Lady, built in 1437 and in very poor condition, was demolished and replaced by two pillars surmounted by vases and trophies. Who adorned the Virgin is placed in a recess shortly after the door (she is). A large plaza is at the door. The door is knocked Forges in 1792.
• The streets are maintained, widened, paved and lighted: If from the sixteenth century found in local records for the sake of maintaining roads, it is from that of the eighteenth, obeying planning policy initiated by Colbert and continued by his successors, Saulieu, like other cities in France, improves quality of life for the sake of safety and cleanliness. It was in 1735 that the development of the Promenade Saint-Saturnin, today Jean Mace, is decided by the Community Council of Saulieu. An alignment plan follows the work done at the entrances of the city. Walks can be arranged. The lighting is also becoming a concern for the Community. In 1636, it is recommended that people to light fires and candles outside the houses but only 22 October 1730 that the city did "ask both doors Forges and Notre Dame two pieces of lumber ... to attach a slide to receive the rope up and down the lantern to be placed at each door. Plus two boxes locking which will also be placed under the said doors and places that will suit best to tighten the cord for up and down the lanterns're saying. " The lanterns, initially equipped with tallow candles were gradually replaced by oil lamps (decision of 8 May 1811). Their number is increased "for the convenience of the public and other foreigners whose assistance is increasing in this city." In 1825, the city is lit by 40 lamps hexagon with lamps and reflectors. Monge Drive will be constructed in 1810, after the city became the owner of the pen Ursuline.
• Its location allows it to be an industrial and commercial importance at that time there were 12 fairs a year and many industries (tanneries, brickworks, breweries, clog, woodworking ...). A report of the Intendant Ferrand reports that in 1700, has only two doors Saulieu but has five suburbs in which there are more people in the city. One of these suburbs, that of Saint Saturnin, home to the parish church. The royal road passing through it is bordered by mansions and an inn that became the post office. Other suburbs are inhabited by people working longer.
• Around Saulieu "the Plat Pays". The term flat country generally designated hamlets outside the walls. A Saulieu, it consisted of thirty. These hamlets were not a commune. By cons, they were subject to a separate collection size

• The life of the Capital of Canton today: trade and crafts a population drain from all the neighboring districts. The Saturday morning market installed under the lime trees in the Place Monge is one of the most active Auxois-Morvan. Two annual fairs on 24 March and 25 September, the show of junk at Easter, the horse show of Burgundy in April, days in intensive May loops Morvan in June, Cajun nights in early August, the telethon and race trees in December, animate the city throughout the year as well as sports and cultural associations and their many volunteers, the municipal sports complex, library, cinema, radio ...

• Basilica of St. Andoche and Romanesque.
• Francois Pompon Museum: works of the sculptor, but also sacred art, gastronomy, arts and traditions ...
• Market Saturday morning.
• Park multi-sports.
• Routes for hiking and mountain biking.
• Horseback riding.

• Market Saturday morning, installed under the lime trees in the Place Monge.
• Spring Fair: in late March.
• Exhibition of junk: Easter.
• Equibourgogne, horse show, in April.
• Days hungry: beginning in May
• The celebration of National Road 6 History, an exhibition of old cars: late May
• Loops Morvan: in June
• Saulieu among books, book fair: the first weekend of August.
• Cajun Nights: early August.
• Agricultural show: mid-August.
• Fair St. Andoche: September 25.
• The telethon and the race of the firs: in December.
• Feast of fir, with a giant Christmas tree installed on the Place Monge: December.

• The Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan.
• Great Lakes (Chamboux, St. Agnan the Settons ...).
• The forest.
• The jump Gouloux.
• Castle and Museum Ménessaire rye.

The Saturday morning market, Place Monge		Old Saulieu roofs and steeple of the Basilica of St. Andoche
Saulieu flower city: street Argentina		Homes medieval street in the Sow File
Parisian Cafe, an institution since 1832		Cinema in the former chapel of the Ursuline
Belfry of the Basilica of St. Andoche		In tribute to François Pompon a replica of the great bull
The condor carved by François Pompon, overcomes his grave		The fountain and the beautiful St. Andoche Samaritan Caristie
hospital chapel, the mystical marriage of Saint Catherine		Statue Virgin street Vauban
Fountain Square Alexandre Dumaine		Discover Saulieu drawn carriage driven by horses Nelly
Bust of Dr. Roclore, former minister and mayor of Saulieu		Square tribute to Alexandre Dumaine
Tour d'Auxois, last round of fortifications Saulieu		The great wash of Boignard restored in 2008
Sculpture David pediment film (chapel)		The Dumaine Square
Memorial Place Monge		The last fountain pump, a witness of the past
Forest of Saulieu, senior Arnault and Argental		Picnic Area, State Forest senior Arnault
Jean Mace Walking next to the cemetery and the church of Saint-Saturnin		The old cemetery Saulieu and background the church of Saint-Saturnin
Old tower falls and wood shingle the church of Saint-Saturnin		Chevet of Saint-Saturnin
Inside the church of Saint-Saturnin during a temporary exhibition		The animal sculptor Francois Pompon, inset
Tribute to Claude Sallier who was librarian of the King		Very old bus terminal on the edge of the former. RN6
Rue d'Argentine, square Dumaine and Relais Bernard Loiseau		Romanesque Basilica
Details of the towers of the basilica		Basilica St. Andoche: Detail of a stall of the 14th century
Madonna and Child is a gift Marquise de Sevigne		Copy in the Basilica of the Gospel tells of Charlemagne
Capital of the basilica, Sagittarius		Square of the Basilica at Christmas
Christmas Saulieu		Art Biennial Meeting Street Sallier
Biennale Dating Art at the laundry of Boignard		Book Fair
Festival of Historic National Road 6 late May		Festival of Historic National Road 6 late May
Day Charolais		Agricultural show
Competition horses

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

La Fornote Creuzot (5 km de Gouloux     9.5 Gouloux Located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan, 3 cottages: the ground floor, large bedroom with easy access for disabled persons, 1 bed 180 cm, 90 cm 1 bed, walk-in shower... Located 11.7 km from Saulieu 50 € the double room

Apartment with 5 bedrooms   Moux-en-Morvan At the heart of Burgundy and the Morvan, the house is located 2 km from the lake Settons on the GR 13 and is a partner of the Great Crossing of the Morvan mountain biking. The house... Located 15.1 km from Saulieu From 50 € to 75 € the double room

Au clapotis de la cure     9.6 Montsauche-les-Settons  At 3 km Settons Lake in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan, bed and breakfast located in an old fishermen's inn, beside a small river The Cure, very quiet at 600 m of... Located 16 km from Saulieu 50 € the double room

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'La Louvière' au Moulin de la Louve Saint-Martin-de-la-Mer For rent : Lovely two roomed self catering accommodation in an old water mill – nightly or weekly. (minimum two nights) - Huge isolated property with stream and beautiful hilly surrounding... Located 4.1 km from Saulieu From 320 € to 380 € per week

Gite Lac des Settons au coeur du Morvan Moux-en-Morvan Rented cottage 7 people, located in the heart of the Morvan Regional Nature Park to 2 miles from Lake settons. Isolated area, with paths left behind the cottage.   - Ground floor room... Located 13.7 km from Saulieu From 390 € to 450 € per week

Take Your Dogs On Holiday Saint-Agnan Dear dog lover(s), Who wouldn't prefer to go on holidays with his dog(s)? Getting away from it all together? Enjoying nature? From July 2005 we are welcoming you and your four-footed... Located 14 km from Saulieu From 420 € to 520 € per week

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Chalets/Camping La Plage du Midi   Montsauche-les-Settons At the heart of the Morvan in Burgundy, on the shores of Lake settons and close to Autun, camping, beach chalets and lunch is open from April to October. Located 15.8 km from Saulieu 14.10 € per day

Camping lac de pont     8 Pont-et-Massène Quiet campsite shade is 50 m from the lake, snack bar, playground rental Bengali week or weekend. Located 23 km from Saulieu From 12 € to 14.50 € per day

Les 2 Rivieres   La Celle-en-Morvan Campsite*** Les Deux Rivières is located in the heart of the Burgundy, in the regional park of the Morvan. The area is bordered by 2 little streams, the Canche and the Celle. You will... Located 30 km from Saulieu From 11.50 € to 17.50 € per day

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Hostellerie de la tour d'auxois   Saulieu Located in Saulieu, 1 km from Saulieu SNCF Train Station, this hotel offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and an on-site restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.... Located in Saulieu Room from 89 €

Relais Bernard Loiseau      9.1 Saulieu The hotel belongs to the prestigious Relais & Châteaux network of independent hotels and offers luxurious accommodation in delightful surroundings. Relais Bernard Loiseau features... Located in Saulieu Room from 175 €

Chateau Les Roches     8.8 Mont-Saint-Jean Located on a hilltop, overlooking the countryside and the village of Mont-Saint-Jean, the chateau sits in a tranquil, picturesque setting ideal for relaxation. Château Les Roches is... Located 13.5 km from Saulieu Room from 103 €

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