Semur-en-Auxois, Medieval commune in Côte-d'Or, France
Description
Semur-en-Auxois sits on a pink granite outcrop surrounded by the Armançon river, creating a naturally protected hilltop settlement. Medieval fortifications and stone towers dominate the center, with a collegiate church anchoring the upper part of the town.
History
The fortified settlement developed in the 13th century as a strategic position to control the region. The Armançon river once powered local mills and tanneries before the construction of a canal for trade purposes.
Culture
The Notre-Dame church shapes the town's appearance with Gothic architecture and ornamental details that visitors discover when exploring the streets.
Practical
The old town is easily walkable on foot, with cobbled streets and staircases connecting the different levels. The nearby Canal de Bourgogne provides additional walking paths and transportation options for visitors exploring the area.
Did you know?
The fortress towers have distinctive names like the Tour de l'Orle d'Or that catch visitors' attention while exploring the streets. These structures were built with remarkably thick walls that still convey the strength of medieval defenses today.
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Lac de Pont
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Our Lady Colegiate church in Semur-en-Auxois
48 m
Musée de Semur-en-Auxois
287 m
Château de Chevigny
3.8 km
Château de Montille
2.1 km
Église Saint-Georges de Millery
3.1 km
Virgin and Child
51 m
Virgin and Child of Notre-Dame chapel, collegiate church of Semur-en-Auxois
49 m
The Evangelists at Semur-en-Auxois
57 m
Burial of Jesus of the Saint Lazarus chapel in Semur-en-Auxois
44 mOrgue de tribune de la collégiale Notre-Dame de Semur-en-Auxois
48 m
Hôpital Saint Jacques
467 m
Pinard bridge at Semur-en-Auxois
214 m
Altar and altarpiece of the Saint Claudius chapel in the collegiate church of Semur-en-Auxois
44 m
Paintings of the Notre-Dame chapel in Semur-en-Auxois
49 m
Christ showing his wounds, Collegiate Church of Semur-en-Auxois
57 m
Chapelle de l'hôpital Saint-Jacques de Semur-en-Auxois
480 m
Fence of the St Cyricus and Julitta chapel at Semur-en-Auxois
57 mMaison, rue du Pavé, rue Saint-Lazare
555 m
17th century private mansion in Semur-en-Auxois
129 m
Virgin and Child of the St. Lazarus chapel in Semur-en-Auxois
42 m
Choir fence of the Notre-Dame collegiate church in Semur-en-Auxois
47 m
Hôtel de Chassey
407 m
Enceinte de Semur-en-Auxois
20 m
Governors' mansion
62 m
Couvent des Minimes de Semur-en-Auxois
571 m
Castle of Semur-en-Auxois
249 m
Legend of Martha and Mary, glass windows of the collegiate church of Semur-en-Auxois
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