Avallon
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Avallon is in the Yonne department of Burgundy, to the north of the Morvan Natural Parc region and south-east of Auxerre.
Avallon has been occupied since Roman times. It is an attractive town of cobbled streets, open gardens, and noble houses.
One of the highlights of a visit to this Avallon is the 12th century church of St Lazare, with the ornately carved doorways (see photo). Also of particular note in the town are the clock-tower, and the remains of fortifications, including several towers - perhaps 50% of the town's original circle of fortifications are still intact.
There are four attractive walkways/park areas in the town - the 'promenade de capucins' (a plane-tree lined walkway towards the north of the town); the 'Terraux Vauban' (a balustraded walkway in the centre of Avallon); a further walkway at 'la promenade de la petite porte', noteworthy for the views it provides over the surrounding Morvan and Burgundy countryside; and a small public garden towards the south of the town, the 'Square Houdaye-Geoffrey'.
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Tourist Classifications for Avallon
- approved Station Classée (resort paying particular attention to facilities for tourism)
Places to visit near Avallon
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Avallon.
Some places to visit within 30 km of Avallon are shown below (if found).
Noyers-sur-Serein Most beautiful village at 25 km Vallon Pont d'Arc Attractive village at 0 km Vezelay World Heritage Site at 18 km
See also Avallon (version Francais)
Airports near Avallon
No airports have been found within 150km. Please see France airports to locate other airports in the region.
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Map of Avallon, France |