Saulieu

Saulieu is a commune in the Côte-d'Or region, located in the arrondissement of Montbard in eastern France. The settlement has a traditional small-town layout with a church as its focal point and surrounding residential areas.

The settlement emerged in medieval times as a trading post on routes connecting northern and southern regions. It maintained its importance as a waypoint for travelers throughout subsequent centuries.

The town takes its name from Latin roots relating to salt, reflecting its past importance in trade routes. This connection remains visible today in how locals regard the place as a historic waypoint where merchants once gathered.

The commune is easily accessible by car on local roads and has basic facilities for walking around the village. Visiting during daylight hours allows you to see the main areas and their surroundings clearly.

The site served as a major stopping point for pilgrims and merchants crossing Burgundy in earlier centuries. This role as a junction shaped how the place developed and still appears to visitors today.

Location: Côte-d’Or

Location: arrondissement of Montbard

Elevation above the sea: 526 m

Shares border with: Montlay-en-Auxois, Saint-Martin-de-la-Mer, Champeau-en-Morvan, Liernais, Saint-Didier, Thoisy-la-Berchère, Villargoix

Phone: +33380640922

Email: mairiedesaulieu@orange.fr

Website: https://saulieu.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.28000,4.22861

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:12