Sightseeing
Voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. Where the film 'Chocolat' was made.
69 locals recommend
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
Voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. Where the film 'Chocolat' was made.
Alise-Sainte-Reine
The battlefield of the famous Battle of the Gauls
Great day out learning the history of the famous of Alesia and where you can also see live renactments of the battle.
107 locals recommend
MuseoParc Alesia
1 Route des trois OrmeauxGreat day out learning the history of the famous of Alesia and where you can also see live renactments of the battle.
A beautiful lake for swimming and great day out for the kids also on the beach with water sports, camp site and refreshments.
23 locals recommend
Lac de Pont
A beautiful lake for swimming and great day out for the kids also on the beach with water sports, camp site and refreshments.
Vézelay Abbey
24 Rue Saint-PierreMuseum of Fine Arts Dijon
1 Rue RameauFontenay Abbey in Burgundy was founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a leading French saint, and is the oldest preserved Cistercian abbey in the world.
Recognized as French historic monument in 1862, it was declared World Heritage by Unesco in 1981. It was one of the first French monuments on this list, which has distinguished the exceptional interest of the Abbey and its natural environment.
Take a look at some of the events including candle nights in May and July.
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118 locals recommend
Abbaye de Fontenay
Fontenay Abbey in Burgundy was founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a leading French saint, and is the oldest preserved Cistercian abbey in the world.
Recognized as French historic monument in 1862, it was declared World Heritage by Unesco in 1981. It was one of the first French monuments on this list, which has distinguished the exceptional interest of the Abbey and its natural environment.
Take a look at some of the events including candle nights in May and July.
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A colorful character. Count Roger de Bussy-Rabutin (1618-1693), cousin of Madame de Sévigné, was both a soldier, a courtier and a recognized writer. He was expelled from the court for having exposed the gallantries of the greats of his time in the Love Story of the Gauls.
A successful rescue. In the 19th century, the Count of Sarcus began the restoration and obtained the classification as a historic monument in 1862, inaugurating the national protection of private properties. Bought by the State in 1929, the estate has undergone major restoration work since the 1970s.
43 locals recommend
Château de Bussy-Rabutin
12 Rue du ChâteauA colorful character. Count Roger de Bussy-Rabutin (1618-1693), cousin of Madame de Sévigné, was both a soldier, a courtier and a recognized writer. He was expelled from the court for having exposed the gallantries of the greats of his time in the Love Story of the Gauls.
A successful rescue. In the 19th century, the Count of Sarcus began the restoration and obtained the classification as a historic monument in 1862, inaugurating the national protection of private properties. Bought by the State in 1929, the estate has undergone major restoration work since the 1970s.
Cité médiévale de Semur-en-Auxois
Place de l'ÉgliseHistoric towns / cities / eating out
A beautiful old medieval village full of sights, restaurants and bars.
83 locals recommend
Semur-en-Auxois
A beautiful old medieval village full of sights, restaurants and bars.
Beaune
So many sights to see plus fantastic wine tasting region.
Fabulous local farmers market every Friday morning plus lots of sights to see, restaurants and bars.
21 locals recommend
Montbard
Fabulous local farmers market every Friday morning plus lots of sights to see, restaurants and bars.
Les Laumes
Your local town with 2 supermarkets, a pharmacy and other facilities
The place to visit to find out seasonal activities and all things tourism.
OFFICE DE TOURISME ET DE LA CULTURE DU PAYS D'ALESIA & DE LA SEINE
1 Avenue de la GareThe place to visit to find out seasonal activities and all things tourism.
Rue du Vieux Marché, 21140 Semur-en-Auxois, France
Sunday Market ...check out the website for dates
fun things o do
Climbing in the trees for children and adults. Check out their website for offers.
7 locals recommend
Auxois Morvan Aventure
Route RoyaleClimbing in the trees for children and adults. Check out their website for offers.
Parc de l'Auxois
D905Trampoline Experience Dijon
4 Rue des FromentauxGuédelon
D955Games Factory DIJON
City/town information
Natural History Museum
1 Av. Albert 1erÉpoisses
Places to swim
Plage du lac de Grosbois-en-Montagne
A beautiful man made lake with a lifeguard and cafe
Lac de Panthier, 21320 Vandenesse-en-Auxois, France
Great place for water adventures with kids
Lac de Saint-Agnan, 58230 Saint-Agnan, France
Food scene
L' ENGRENAGE
A good local eatery with a variety of dishes for the day.
Amazing restaurant to take lunch after or before your visit to the chateau. Freshly cooked food with vegetables from the chefs garden.
La Pause Rabutin
Amazing restaurant to take lunch after or before your visit to the chateau. Freshly cooked food with vegetables from the chefs garden.
The best pizza in the region. Check out their website for opening hours. It is very popular, and you need to order beforehand if you want a takeaway.
Pizz'Alésia
2 Rue BourrotThe best pizza in the region. Check out their website for opening hours. It is very popular, and you need to order beforehand if you want a takeaway.
La Fontaignotte
4 Rue de la FontaignotteA more adult style of cuisine ... You will need to book in advance in high season.
Régis Bolâtre | Auberge du Cheval Blanc
9 Rue du MiroirFrench cuisine of the highest standard.