Semur-en-Auxois

Semur-en-Auxois

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Semur-en-Auxois		Pont-et-Massène at 3.6 km (5 min)
Insee code	21603		Millery at 4.6 km (6 min)
Postcode	21140		Saint-Euphrône at 5 km (7 min)
Latitude	47.4902380		Villars-et-Villenotte at 5.3 km (8 min)
Longitude	4.3323400		Courcelles-lès-Semur at 5.8 km (7 min)
Altitude	From 237 to 423 meters		Juilly at 5.9 km (9 min)
Surface	19.14 km²		Massingy-lès-Semur at 6 km (9 min)
Population	4195 inhabitants		Vic-de-Chassenay at 6.1 km (8 min)
Density	242 inhabitants/km²		Genay at 6.2 km (8 min)
National labels			Souhey at 8.3 km (11 min)
Chief town	Dijon (at 81 km, 61 min)		Champ-d'Oiseau at 8.7 km (9 min)
Department	Côte-d'Or		Villeneuve-sous-Charigny at 8.9 km (11 min)
Region	Burgundy		Search another town

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Semur destination in the heart of Burgundy ...

The municipality of Semur-en-Auxois is located west of the Gold Coast in the heart of Burgundy, halfway between Paris and Lyon. The city is built on a platform of pink granite, surrounded by Armançon. Semur is the hub of the Morvan, Plains and surrounding Châtillonnais of Autun. Located on secondary road D980 between Montbard and Saulieu, and 6 km from the A6 motorway exit 23. Montbard TGV Station is 19 km. Semuroise the medieval city is a vibrant city with all amenities, ideal to stay and shine. Lake Bridge also offers leisure activities.

Semuroise the medieval city is rich in heritage and history! Discover the city ...

• Municipal Museum Semur-en-Auxois:

• Time for a visit, seduced by the charm of the place and the richness of the collections. Housed in the former convent of the Jacobins (XVII), the museum has its origins in a school of drawing and sculpture founded in 1833. On 3 levels, you'll find collections of geology, zoology and archeology, but also the fine arts, all in an intimate atmosphere of the 19th century.
• Group tours available all year and workshops for children during school holidays.
• City Museum Semur-en-Auxois: Rue Jean-Jacques Collenot - 21140 Semur-en-Auxois.
• Tel. : +33 3 80 97 24 25 - Email: musee.semur @ wanadoo.fr

• Dungeon semurois: The dungeon consists of four large and massive towers. It was rebuilt in the 13th century, dominates the city and reflects the ducal authority. Feel the large size of the dungeon where the inhabitants took refuge in case of siege.
• Tour de l'Orle d'Or (1274): The most imposing towers, the tower or Lourdeault Orle d'Or, 44.30 m high, with walls five feet thick at its base and 2.50 m at the top. Its current name is due to a band of metal that is hemmed in other words adorned the tower and shone like gold. The crack dates from 1602, during the dismantling of the tower and its curtains. Do not hesitate! Visit this exceptional and breathe!
• Tour of Hell: We find this name in the Bible, which means hell. Name given to the 19th century. On its facade are still visible traces of tearing of the curtain. Faced with the tower of Gehenna is the theater, one of the smaller theaters in France of Italian style.
• Margot Tour: This is the tower that adjoins the municipal theater. Today, the tower serves as housing for the actors!
• Tour of the prison: As the name suggests, the latter had served as a prison and also to store the salt. Some exercise, from the staircase of the furnace and its 141 steps is the best place to observe and discover. This staircase connected the suburbs to the city high.
• Tour de l'Orle d'Or: Get 5 levels of this impressive building is the headquarters of the League of Historical Sciences and Natural Semur-en-Auxois. You will find inside a museum with an exhibition, a collection of technology, a library, a conference room. Possible visit during the summer.
• Collegiate Church of Notre Dame:

• Discover this majestic church, a real book and bestiary in stone. It was begun from the year 1220 on the site of a Romanesque church founded in the 11th century by Robert 1. Dedicated to the Assumption, the choir is directed to the east. The work ends with the porch in the 1470s. Priory church and college, Notre Dame suffered during the revolution irreparable damage. It was restored in 1846 by Viollet le Duc. By the way, have you found the lion and monkey chained to the railing?
• Not to be missed: The Entombment of the 1490 workshops Moiturier - The chapels of the guild of drapers and butchers with its stained glass windows from the 15th - The Tree of Jesse, great picture Four Poster 1454 - Rest of the Benedictine monastery - The organ - Gargoyles - The gallery of faces carved in the 13th century triforium.

• Tourist train:

• Continue the adventure semuroise through the discovery of the city, sitting quietly in the small train for a ride of one hour in the streets, squares. You'll enjoy the most beautiful views with a stop at the lookout point where photo enthusiasts will be delighted.
• For groups throughout the year from March 1 to November 1, visit the service group of the tourist office. For individuals and families, the train runs in July and August.

• Boat washing: plan to install several boats on the river wash Armançon, the City Council decided in 1906 to make a first attempt to dock Sausses. It's a wash sailing from 20 places. It is one of the few existing in Burgundy. It is now installed on the bank.
• Proscenium: In 1847 a new hall was opened to replace one of the old comedy. But a fire in 1901 destroyed this new room. The municipality decided right then rebuild in its original style by the architect Hector Marcorelles. The work was completed in 1904 and will offer a monumental fresco ceiling and colorful. In 1987, the theater has undergone a complete restoration. Discover this jewel and its sound during a music concert or a play.
• Walk the ramparts: Discover the promenade wall due to the dismantling of the walls in 1752, this wide avenue of trees is the perfect place to contemplate the suburbs and in particular the small district. You can get in this area by the stairs of the gate.
• Other sights of Semur:

• The nice walk on the Mall (located over Charles de Gaulle), which takes place every year to May 31, the oldest horse race in France.
• The site of the rock climbing Charrat.
• The agricultural museum.
• The laundry.
• The outdoor theater at the gazebo Quinquonces.

• Throughout the year, performances, theater, concerts, events and festivities.
• Do not miss the medieval festivals and traditional ring with horse racing, the festival of comics, concerts ...

• See also the Sinemurian:

• The castle and gardens of Epoisses.
• The castle and garden Bourbilly.
• The garden of the castle of Lantilly.
• The menhir Genay.
• The Church of St. Clement in St. Euphrône.
• Lake Bridge and its 12 km circuit.
• The site of the climbing rock of St. Catherine.

Gargoyle of the Notre-Dame

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

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 6°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 5°C

Les Langrons     9.7 Villars-et-Villenotte   Located 4.2 km from Semur-en-Auxois 70 € the double room

L'ange souriant     9.8 Flavigny-sur-Ozerain Our house is classified 3 épis by Gites de France. A warm welcome awaits you at l'Ange Souriant, a lovingly restored stone house, located in in the center of a medieval village, Flavigny... Located 15.1 km from Semur-en-Auxois 67 € the double room

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Gîte de charme Les Langrons.   9.9 Villars-et-Villenotte The Holiday Cottage was converted from a small stone barn to a fully independent home, ideal for a couple. The cottage is designed around an open-plan living / kitchen / dining room... Located 4.2 km from Semur-en-Auxois From 300 € to 390 € per week

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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 2.9 km from Semur-en-Auxois From 12 € to 14.50 € per day

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Logis Hostellerie D'aussois      8.6 Semur-en-Auxois This Logis hotel is located in the Côte-d'Or countryside, overlooking the historic town of Semur-en-Auxois. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a gastronomic restaurant. The... Located in Semur-en-Auxois Room from 95 €

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