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Tourist attractions
Monuments and sites built in free visit
Cathédrale Saint-Lazare
Porte Saint-André
71400 AUTUN
Rue des Fusilliers Marins
71400 AUTUN
Place du Terreau
Free visit, all year
Free visit, all year
46.9451264 - 4.2994304
46.957017, 4.306644
Dominated by a high stone spire of the fifteenth century, it remains one of
the major Clunisian works of art, built between 1120 and 1130. The Tympanum
of the “Last Judgment", biblical scenes on capitals, the famous "Temptation
of Eve" (exhibited at the Rolin museum), were carved by Gislebertus.
This gate opens to the East; at the end of the Decumanus (The road
crosses the city from the East to the West). Its architecture is close to that
of the Porte d'Arroux, but has undergone numerous restorations and in
particular to the Viollet-le-Duc.
Cathédrale - Salle Capitulaire
Temple de Janus
71400 AUTUN
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 52 84 01
71400 AUTUN
Rue du Faubourg Saint-Andoche
Inside the Cathedral
1€-2€
From July to september
46.9451264 - 4.2994304
Free visit, all year
46.9536306, 4.2916637
Limited access to 18 persons
Only ruin that is still intact, located in a cultural area on the outside of the
town. It's a Fanum (a temple of Gallic origin); the God that was honoured
in this temple is unknown. The name Janus comes from the deformation
of the name of the area "La Genetoye", the place where brooms grew.
Passage Balthus
Théâtre romain
71400 AUTUN
Rue du Général Demetz
71400 AUTUN
Rue de la Maladière
From Monday to saturday from 9.00am to 7.00pm
46.949134, 4.298166
Free visit, all year
46.950545, 4.310761
This was built in the mid-nineteenth century, in the place of the market fair
which had become unhealthy. It has kept its neo-renaissance decor and
its original glass roof.
Built around 70 AD and located east of the ancient city, it was used for
dramatic performances. With 148m in diameter, it seems to be the largest in
the Roman world, and can accommodate 20,000 spectators. An imposing
wall closes the theatre behind the scene, from an unproven height of 30 m.
Pierre de Couhard
Tour des Ursulines
71400 AUTUN
Couhard
71400 AUTUN
Boulevard Mac Mahon
Visible from the outside only
46.9451264, 4.2994304
Free visit, all year
46.940028, 4.312953
Located at the top of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, the Pierre de Couhard,
built in the 1st century AD, is a funerary monument.
Only remaining element of the medieval fortress of Riveau. It was built on Gallo-Roman
foundations and integrated into the rampart. This site became the property of the
Ursuline nuns in 1647, expelled during the Revolution. In the 19th century, the Visitandines
put up the statue of the Virgin. The tower is now owned by a Japanese artist.
Porte d’Arroux
Remparts romains
71400 AUTUN
Rue du Faubourg d’Arroux
Free visit, all year
46.9591489, 4.296059
This gate dates back to the early 1st century AD; it opened to the north at
the end of the Cardo Maximus (the road crosses from North to South). It
has two large archways, one for vehicles and two small ones for
pedestrians.
71400 AUTUN
Boulevard Mac Mahon
Free visit, all year
46.943207, 4.297792
When Augustodunum (Autun) was founded in the 1st century BC, the city has
an impressive rampart (6 km) with 4 gates, two of which remain today. The
part that is best preserved is situated on boulevard Mac-Mahon.
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Tourist attractions
Monuments and sites built in free visit
Les Gisants
Le Val Saint-Benoît
71550 ANOST
Eglise
71390 EPINAC
Le Val Saint-Benoît
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 82 04 32
Free visit, all year
47.077697, 4.098963
Free visit, all year
46.969139, 4.465408
Church. ating back to the 13th century, they represent Jehan de Roussillon
and his wife Isabeau. It's been classified as a Historical Monument since
1903.
Constructed in 1236 by Gauthier de Sully in fulfillment of a promise to the
Virgin Mary, the priory was blessed with two centuries of monastic fervor
before being abandoned. In 1982, the restoration of the church and the
chapel of the Loges was completed.
Chapelle de Velée
Temple Bouddhiste Paldenshangpa
71550 ANOST
Velée
71320 LA BOULAYE
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 79 62 53
www.paldenshangpa-la-boulaye.com
Free visit, all year
Guided tour in July and August
3 € - 7€
46.755657, 4.140004
Free visit, all year
47.054974, 4.103826
Chapel of the 11th century. In the interior different decors have been
preserved and listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments and the wall
murals were designed and produced using the Byzantine technique "a
fresco" by the monk Dom Angelico Surchamps in 1966-1967.
Buddhist Temple. Founded in 1974 by a Tibetan lama. It offers visitors a group
of Himalayan style monuments and buildings in a pleasant park, decorated
with colourful banners. Built on three levels with gigantic Buddha statues,
many fabric paintings, frescoes and richly coloured friezes
Menhir de Charmeau
Eglise
71190 BROYE
71490 SAINT-EMILAND
Free visit, all year
46.868913, 4.306842
Free visit, all year
46.905083, 4.484767
This 4.80m-tall granite megalith, weighing about 18 tonnes, is decorated
on one side by carvings showing a polished axe blade and a small
stylised person. It was erected by people living in Broye during the
Neolithic era. Classified as a Historical Monuments.
Dating from before the 9th century, it was built to house the remains of the Holy
Bishop, Saint Emilien. The Romanesque façade and choirs are from the
original building, while the Gothic chapels are later additions. Three bells still
remain of its original five; they are in the inventory of Historical Monuments.
Eglise
L’oratoire
71360 COLLONGE-LA-MADELEINE
71490 SAINT-EMILAND
Free visit, all year
46.940649, 4.521620
Free visit, all year
46.905083, 4.484767
Famous for its bell-tower, covered in lava slabs, this recently restored small
church is listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Inside there is a
beautiful 14th century wooden Virgin and Child (keys available at the
town hall).
Included in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments, this
superb, highly original building was at one time the cemetery chapel.
Eglise Saint-Ferréol
Eglise
71400 CURGY
Free visit, all year
46.986733, 4.385919
From the 11th century and the Bell Tower from the 12th century. Roman
building with three naves that end at the chapels. Inside there is a
magnificent fresco representing Christ in his all majesty (1120). Classified
a Historical Monument since 1897 thanks to Jacques-Gabriel Bulliot
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71490 SAINT-GERVAIS-SUR-COUCHES
Free visit, all year
46.921160, 4.579868
This "little cathedral", dating from the 13th century, weaves together
elements of both Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. Inside you
will find sculpted capitals decorated with plant motifs.
Tourist attractions
Monuments and sites built in free visit
Eglise
Monastère Orthodoxe St-Hilaire-et-St-Jean-Damascène
71360 SULLY
Free visit, all year
47.008793, 4.472371
Remarkable for its early 16th century sculpted stone altarpiece, located
behind the altar, which shows the Nativity, the Adoration of the Magi and
the Assumption.
71190 UCHON
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 54 47 75
open from 17th April to end of september
samstag und sonntag
Free participation (Groups : 4.50€)
46.812764, 4.252798
This center was founded by iconographer and Hieromonk Father Luc
Devoisin-Lagarde. It is open to visitors and has a chapel, a dining hall with
frescoes, an exhibition hall, a Byzantine religious art workshop.
Natural sites landscaped in free visit
Jardin Botanique Romain et Rosarium
71400 AUTUN - Couhard
Port. +33 (0)6 74 62 93 15
www.jardins-par-nature.com
Jardin Croq’ Plantes Croq’ Santé
71400 CURGY - Vergoncey
Port. +33 (0)6 74 62 93 15
www.jardins-par-nature.com
contact@jardins-par-nature.com
Free visit, all year
46.940028, 4.312953
Visit by appointment
46.997629, 4.403066
2€-4€
At the foot of the Pierre de Couhard, the association "Par Nature" has,
since 2012, worked on the implementation and development of a
1600m² educational garden. The Rosarium is a garden devoted to
Roman and ancient roses.
This 5500m² garden implements perm culture techniques, using mulch
and ecological techniques. This well thought out garden consists of
aromatic and medicinal plants, red berries, ancient vegetables, edible
flowers, ancient fruit and wild plants.
Le Verger Conservatoire
La Pierre qui Croule
71400 AUTUN
Rue du Vieux Colombier
Free visit, all year
46.944757, 4.30234
71190 DETTEY
Free visit, all year
The orchard is a place of "memory" and the conservation of biological
and genetic diversity of old fruit varieties. It ensures the lasting quality of
local varieties and the know how associated with this.
These massive granite outcrops continue to inspire both legend and
scientific proof. The large rock, weighing some 47 tonnes, remains a
mystery that everyone tries to make "croule" (topple over).
L’enclos à sangliers
Le panorama circulaire
71550 ANOST
Forêt domaniale
Free visit, all year
Wild boar reserve
This 20 ha. reserve is home to a group of twenty wild boars, so come and
meet the emblematic animal of the Morvan Regional Natural Park.
71190 DETTEY
Free visit, all year
The 360° panorama.
Here you can enjoy a spectacular, breathtaking panoramic view over
Morvan, the Beaujolais hills and the Massif Central.
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Tourist attractions
Natural sites landscaped in free visit
La Roseraie des Villages de France
71400 LA CELLE-EN-MORVAN
Champ Rosé
La pierre guénachère
71490 SAINT-EMILAND
Free visit, all year
46.913447, 4.467929
Free visit, all year
47.012569, 4.182593
This park is a 6000m² garden comprising of a thousand rosebushes and
400 perennial plants offered by the villagers and French communes.
The top of the mountain of Certenue peaks at 611m above the sea level. Nearby, a
terrace reveals a miraculous fountain and a chapel dedicated to the Virgin, which are
remains of a cult of fertility. The pilgrimage took place at Pentecost. You can find a
viewpoint indicator and a stunning view on the Mount Jeu and the Mount Beuvray.
La Pierre qui Croule
La Fontaine du saint
71190 LA TAGNIERE
Free visit, all year
71490 SAINT-EMILAND
Free visit, all year
46.913447, 4.467929
These massive granite outcrops continue to inspire both legend and
scientific proof. The large rock, weighing some 47 tonnes, remains a
mystery that everyone tries to make "croule" (topple over).
According to legend, this marks the spot where Saint Emilien was killed
while fighting the Saracen invaders. A spring appeared miraculously after
his death.
Les jardins du Château de Trélague
Site archéologique de Bibracte
71190 LA TAGNIERE
Mid-May to end of september
Guided tour by appointement
3€
46.783879, 4.217763
71990 SAINT-LEGER-SOUS-BEUVRAY
Mont Beuvray
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 86 52 35
www.bibracte.fr
Free visit, all year
46.932345, 4.047897
The gardens of Château de Trélague
Extending over five hectares, the Château's gardens include a Frenchstyle formal garden with squares of lawn and trimmed boxwood, and an
English-style park with a variety of trees.
Archaeological site of Bibracte
At the top of Mount Beuvray, a large gallic city was built. Surrounded by
ramparts, Bibracte was the capital of one of the most powerful people of
Gaul, the “Eduens”.
Les jardins du Château de Champignolle
Parc du Château de Sully
71190 LA TAGNIERE
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 54 56 27
Port. +33 (0)6 20 04 76 32
From May to october
2€
46.794870, 4.209748
71360 SULLY
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 82 09 86
www.chateaudesully.com
From April to November
Autumn and Christmas holidays
2 € - 4,10 €
47.011279, 4.470576
The gardens of Château de Champignolle
Designed in 1870, this garden opens up vistas along paths bordered by
box, fruit trees, flowers and vegetables.
The gardens of Château de Sully
Birthplace of Marshal Mac-Mahon, former President of the Republic, the castle
offers the freedom to walk in the romantic park (18th and 19th century).
La Certenue
Les Rochers du Carnaval et la Pierre qui Croule
71190 MESVRES
Free visit, all year
46.849892, 4.277958
The top of the mountain of Certenue peaks at 611m above the sea level. Nearby, a
terrace reveals a miraculous fountain and a chapel dedicated to the Virgin, which are
remains of a cult of fertility. The pilgrimage took place at Pentecost. You can find a
viewpoint indicator and a stunning view on the Mount Jeu and the Mount Beuvray.
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71190 UCHON
Free visit, all year
46.806207, 4.256350
Stunning granite chaos nearby the top of the massif of Uchon. Splendid
point of view on the Arroux valley, the Morvan and by clear sky, the Puyde-Dôme.
Tourist attractions
Built monuments and sites, visit by appointment
Maison de la Sœurotte
Le Prieuré
71360 EPINAC
Rue de Picardie
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 82 01 76
71190 MESVRES
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 54 40 14
amis.du.prieure.pagesperso-orange.fr
Visit by appointment
46.860200, 4.241362
Visit by appointment
46.988687, 4.530971
In the former mining town, visit a typical miner's house as at the time of
Houillères in Epinac.
Priory
The well-preserved remains of this former priory used to study the
configuration of a monastic complex attached to Cluny from the late
tenth century.
Puits Hottinger
71360 EPINAC
Route de la Gare
Visit by appointment
46.983671, 4.520729
The most important relic of the industrial history of Epinac. Impressive
architecture makes it one of the most iconic buildings in the city.
Museums
Musée des Enfants de Troupe
Musée Lapidaire
71400 AUTUN
Rue des Enfants de Troupe
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 86 55 37
www.museedesenfantsdetroupe.fr
71400 AUTUN
10 Rue Saint-Nicolas
Tél. +33(0)3 85 52 27 23
From April to september
46.95559, 4.300196
All year - afternoon, from monday to friday
46.949756, 4.305741
Set up in the military school of Autun, it perpetuates the memory of military
schools and colleges. The collections, donations from former children of the
troop (des Anciens Enfants de Troupe museum) are mainly made up from
archives, period photographs and uniforms.
Prior to the 12th century, the Saint-Nicolas and Saint-Élie hospital housed
a chapel. It was abandoned in 1668. This chapel became a museum
in 1861.
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle Jacques de La Comble
Musée Rolin
71400 AUTUN
14 Rue Saint-Antoine
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 52 09 15
All year, afternoon by appointment
3,10 € - 5,15 €
46.947964, 4.301761
The Natural History Museum of Autun dates back to the early 19th century.
The collections made up by the natural history society are currently the
property of the city of Autun and are of exceptional quality.
71400 AUTUN
5 Rue des Bancs
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 52 09 76
From winter holidays to mid-December
3,50 € - 5,20 € except temporary exhibition
46.95559, 4.300196
The Rolin museum is the birthplace of Nicolas Rolin (15th century)
(Chancellor of the Dukes of Burgundy and founder of the Hospices de
Beaune); it houses rich and varied collections.
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Tourist attractions
Musée du Compagnonnage
71400 AUTUN
25 rue du Clos Jovet
Port. +33 (0)6 85 36 65 87
www.lecompagnonnage.com
brunautun71@laposte.net
Musée de la Mine, de la Verrerie et du Chemin de Fer
71360 EPINAC
Sous la mairie
Place Charles de Gaulle
Tél. +33 (0)7 82 03 21 17
Visit by appointment
46.991091, 4.513923
9h30 - 12h / 13h30 - 18h
From 9.30am to noon and from 1.30pm to 6.00pm
Open the second Saturday of each month or on reservation
Discover the creative process of coal, working techniques for mining, the
equipment used, and the social life of the miners...
La Maison des Galvachers
Musée de Bibracte
71550 ANOST
Place de la Mairie
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 82 73 26
www.anost.com
From June to september
1,50 € - 2 €
47.077646, 4.098937
Here you will find illustrations, testimonies and the reconstitution of the
nomadic life of the Galvachers (herdsmen and carters in the 19th century)
who were known for their skill and ability to drive oxen.
La Maison du Patrimoine Oral
71550 ANOST
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 82 77 00
www.mpo-bourgogne.org
July and August – All year by appointment
47.077765, 4.099896
The Oral Heritage House is a place where oral heritage is collected,
saved and passed on to future generations. But what is the oral heritage?
It's the spoken image, the accents that drawl out the 'R' or not, traditional
music and songs, stories…
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71990 SAINT-LEGER-SOUS-BEUVRAY
Mont Beuvray
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 86 52 35
www.bibracte.fr
From mid-March to mid-November
5,50 € - 7,50 €
46.932345, 4.047897
In a very contemporary architectural setting, the permanent exhibits offer
a fascinating account of Celtic civilisation through its Oppida (fortified
towns) which were scattered all over Europe just over 2,000 years ago.
Tourist attractions
Castles in guided tour
Château de Couches - Marguerite de Bourgogne
Château de Brandon
71490 COUCHES
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 45 57 99
www.chateaudecouches.com
From April to september
Autumn and Christmas holidays
Guided tour: 4 € - 7 €
46.862006, 4.585327
71670 SAINT-PIERRE-DE-VARENNES
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 55 45 16
www.chateau-de-brandon.com
July - August - afternoon
3,80 € - 6,50 €
46.84974, 4.480534
The dungeon (12th century), the round towers (13th century), the ramparts
(13th century) recalls that this castle was one of the most important
strongholds in the region. The gothic chapel and the residential pavilion
to the glazed tiles complete this.
Built on a Gallo-Roman camp, it is a model of military construction: a high
court and closed outer bailey and a 12th century rampart walk. The main
building and the wing was changed into a residence in the 17th century.
Château de Savigny-le-Vieux
Château de Sully
71400 CURGY
Port. +33 (0)6 07 09 28 66
71360 SULLY
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 82 09 86
www.chateaudesully.com
From April to November
Autumn and Christmas holidays
4,40 € - 8,70 €
47.011279, 4.470576
August - morning
2,50 €
47.00624, 4.396517
Visit the dungeon of the castle that dates back to the mid-14th century.
The interior and the exterior with traces of the fortifications and ramparts
are shown here. It is listed in the Inventory of Historical Monuments.
This is one of the most beautiful castles in Burgundy. It was originally a
medieval fortress surrounded by moats. This castle is fully furnished and
has an exceptional square Renaissance courtyard.
Amusement parks
Autun Vapeur Parc
71400 AUTUN
Base de loisirs Marcel Lucotte
Route de Chalon
http://autun-vapeur-parc.blog4ever.com
From April to october
1€
46.956004, 4.316254
Diverti Parc
71320 TOULON-SUR-ARROUX
Tél. +33 (0)3 85 79 59 08
www.divertiparc.com
From mid-April to November
11 € - 12 €
46.679947, 4.140386
Board the steam train for a little trip along the lake!
Amusement park 100% family adventure 100%, 100% nature mazes, giant
games, cows worldwide, Diverti Parc combines nature and biodiversity
on 12 ha.
Jumpy Parc
Mini Ferme Pédagogique "Par Nature"
71400 LA CELLE-EN-MORVAN
Polroy
Port. +33 (0)6 49 01 47 99
http://jumpyparc.fr/
From May to september
3,50 € - 7,90 €
47.005778, 4.196091
Open-air amusement park for children from 3 to 13 years: bouncy castles,
water ball games, trampolines, snack...
71400 CURGY - Vergoncey
Port. +33 (0)6 74 62 93 15
www.jardins-par-nature.com
contact@jardins-par-nature.com
All year by appointement
46.997629, 4.403066
4€
Pedagogical farm - 10 animal species
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Commentary visit and discovery tour
Walking guided tour
Guided tours in June, July, August
71400 AUTUN
Tourist office
Themed Tours are available daily from mid-June to mid-September, with a different facet of Autun
heritage. These tours are available in English, French, German and Dutch weekly.
“Flash” themed tours during 30 minutes.
The Ateliers en Famille (Family Workshops)
on "Flavors and Fragrances Roman" on "Medieval
Gastronomy".
In the evening, do not miss the night walks every Friday evening; intimate visit to the modern district.
Les Nuits de la Gargouille (Nights Gargoyle), you will discover the high districts near the Saint-Lazare
Cathedral. You will be guided by a guide and learned gargoyles and humorous!
Le circuit des Gueules Noires
71360 EPINAC
Tél. +33(0)3 85 82 01 76
Start rue de Champagne au pied de la Sainte
A 9,4km hiking circuit consisting of key wells and mine buildings in Epinac with explanatory panels that combines anecdotes and facts of history. A foot or mountain bike.
Guided tour by appointment
46.988204, 4.530179
Il était une fois la Garenne
71360 EPINAC
Tél. +33(0)3 85 82 01 76
Start rue de Champagne au pied de la Sainte
Three fun walks in the heart of la Garenne to experience life in the old mining town: schools, chapel, industrial
architecture of the houses ... Follow the signs triangle on the ground..
Guided tour by appointment
46.988204, 4.530179
Guided tour Epinac time mining
71360 EPINAC
Tél. +33(0)3 85 82 01 76
Discover Epinac-les-Mines through the many highlights of its history: the Village, the Hottinger well, the station,
the city of la Garenne...
Guided tour by appointment
other guided tour
Carriage ride
71400 AUTUN
Departure Wednesday from Sant-Lazare Cathedral and Friday from the Tourist Office, Terrasse de l’Europe. from early July to late August
Carriage ride of Autun.
From 15/07 to 17/08 from 5pm to 7.30pm
46.988204, 4.530179
5 € / adult, 3 € / child
Tourist train in July and August
71400 AUTUN
6 departures per day: Champ de Mars Square and Cathedral of St. Lazare
Visit of about 50 minutes from the center and the old town also possible to admire the monuments and architecture at a nice pace. Passage noticed inside the military school. Guided tours in French, explanations
booklet in English, German and Dutch.
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Commentary visit and discovery tour
The discovery shuttles
The Gallo-Roman Shuttle
71400 AUTUN
Tél. +33(0)3 85 86 80 38
Start from Cathédrale Saint-Lazare
From mid-July to mid-August
2€
A minibus drive for a visit (not guided) dedicated to Gallo-Roman monuments of ancient Augustodunum located on the outskirts of the city. 4 rotations per day
The shuttle Bibracte
71400 AUTUN
Tél. +33(0)3 85 86 80 38
Start from the station
From mid-July to mid-August
1,50 €
A shuttle service is set up to reach the site of Bibracte Autun via Etang-sur-Arroux
The shuttle Morvan
71400 AUTUN
Tél. +33(0)3 85 86 80 38 - www.mobigo-bourgogne.com
Start from the station
In July and August
1,50 €
In season, hop on the shuttle bus Morvan Autun Saulieu Anost via the Lake Settons Saut de Gouloux and
Saint- Brisson
LE MoRVAN, NATURE PURE
The beautiful landscapes of Autun and its protected environment are ideal
for hiking, horseback riding or mountain bike adventures. In the rolling
countryside of Autun, you will discover vast areas of forests on the hills,
wooded countryside dedicated to breeding on the plains, turbulent rivers
and small streams away from the urban bustle and everyday stress.
So if you had planned to stop only a few hours, beware, you may well spend
your holidays!
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