Semur-en-Auxois

Semur-en-Auxois is a medieval town in the heart of the Côte-d'Or, Burgundy, on the banks of the Armançon. Semur was once a fortified town, and though the castle has now been mostly dismantled, the tall towers and main wall still remain and surround the inner part of the town. Visitors enjoy walking the quaint cobblestone streets, shopping and dining in the pedestrian area, and taking in the magnificent views from the two medieval bridges across the Armançon — the Pont Joly and the Pont des Minimes.

Get in
Semur-en-Auxois is not accessible via plane or train.

By car
There is an exit off the A6 Autoroute. When you approach, you will recognize Semur by seeing the cracked tower on the hill.

Get around
The town is easily walkable; many of the streets within the medieval walls are open to pedestrians only. There is also a tourism office near one of the historic gates to the city, which now leads to the tourist area.

Do
Discover Semur-en-Auxois by following the roadbook called "Sans les armes sur la piste du lion", available at the tourist information office for €1.50). Take good shoes as the path brings you out of the city for a 2- to 3-hour walk.

Buy

 * There is a little open-air market on each Sunday morning, near the church. Local vegetables, cheese, honey, etc. Everything is fresh and delicious.

Go next

 * Époisses (13 km to the west), a village famous for its eponymous cheese.
 * The Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay (about 15 km north), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site