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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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Avallon, Burgundy, France
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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)

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