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Semur-en-Auxois
Semur-en-Auxois is in the Cote-d'Or department of Burgundy, 20 km south of Montbard and 30km north of Saulieu.
A legend tells that Hercules built Semur after returning from Spain. I'm afraid I can't confirm whether this is true! However it did play an important role in the Burgundian strategy during the Hundred Years War (whane the Dukes of Burgundy were opposed to the French throne).
The town is one of the great attractions of the region - a genuinely lovely town, built on a pink granite rocky outcrop, Semur-en-Auxois on the Armancon River has a wealth of cobbled streets and ancient houses to explore and enjoy.
Particular sights in the town include the four towers, all that remains of Semur's castle (don't miss the traditional wooden 'chessboard' roof of the Renaissance Tower), and the Notre Dame church. The church is perhaps best described as 'exuberant gothic'! One other pleasurable pastime is to walk around the ramparts of the town.
If you visit during the summer you can take the little tourist 'train' guided-tour of Semur-en-Auxois.
You can see more information about forthcoming events during your visit on the Semur-en-Auxois town site.
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Places to visit - Semur-en-Auxois
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Semur-en-Auxois.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Semur-en-Auxois are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Fontenay Abbey World Heritage Site at 15 km
- Saulieu Town at 26 km
- Morvan Regional Park Regional Parc at 26 km
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