Autun Burgundy
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Autun is a town in the Saône-et-Loire
department in Burgundy in eastern France. The city boasts two
ancient Roman gates (the Porte St.-André and Porte d'Arroux)
and other ruins dating to the time of Augustus. One of the most
impressive remains is that of the ancient theatre, which was
one of the largest in the western part of the empire with a 17,000
seat capacity. Autun has a major Romanesque cathedral dating
from the early 12th century which was formerly the chapel of
the Dukes of Burgundy. St. Lazare cathedral is famous for its
architectural sculpture, particularly the tympanum of The Last
Judgment above the west portal, surviving fragments from the
lost portal of the north transept, and the capitals in the nave
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Places to visit in Burgundy |
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Burgundy is one of France's main wine
producing areas, well known for both its red and white wines,
mostly made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, although other
grape varieties can be found including Gamay, Aligote, Pinot
Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. The region is divided into the Côte-d'Or,
where the most expensive and prized Burgundies are found, and
Beaujolais, Chablis, the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâcon.
Burgundy is a prosperous region and was a centre of medieval
religious faith, producing unique Romanesque masterpieces at
Vezelay, Fontenay and Cluny. The city of Dijon is filled with
great palaces and is a must for lovers of art, architecture and
food. Famous Burgundian dishes include coq au vin and beef bourguignon. |
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Where is Autun? |
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Autun is about 602 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Autun is about 548 kms from Caen and
the ferries.
Autun is about 317 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Autun Burgundy
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Chateau Boisseau
LA GRANDE VERRIERE
Autun
Saone-et-Loire
Burgundy
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 Sleeps 6. Former
property of the Duke of Burgundy, where it is believed Maria
of Burgundy stayed. Large south facing terrace. Idyllic landscape
in the heart of Morvan with views of the Mont Beuvray. This property
of 1.5 hectare is encircled with woods and meadows. Attention:
the last few hundred metres to the holiday home are not hard
road. |
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