Information About Auxonne, Burgundy
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Things to do in Auxonne
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
Sometimes referred to as " the jewel of the Saone valley", and " the second capital of Haute-Saône", Auxonne was a strategically important fortified town in the middle ages. It is nowadays a market town, but still houses the barracks of the 512th. Regt. du Train.
What is there to see?
The ancient arsenal of artillery, the Eglise de Notre Dame( c.XIV & XVI) , the Château d'Auxonne, including the Museum Napoleon Bonaparte.
What can I visit?
All the above, plus a watersports centre.
Is this place famous for anything?
A certain young lieutenant Napoleon Bonaparte spent some of his formative years in the (then) military school, before aspiring to greater heights…………..
Is there a market day?
Friday morning.
Is there a tourist office?
11, Rue de Berbis. Opposite the church. Tel: 03 80 37 34 46.
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
NO
Are there any museums near here?
The Museum Napoleon Bonaparte.
Location: In the old fortified barracks alongside the pèniche quay.
Is there anything else worth mentioning?
The 1st. Of May: Concours of running & cycling. The 13th. Of July: picnic & entertainment in the Town Hall gardens. The 14th of July, Bastille Day: Dancing,Son & lumiére, fireworks, at the port and the open-air centre. 2nd. Week in September: triathlon & fair.
Eating and Drinking in Auxonne
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Bar-restaurant"Le Grand St. Jacques",2, Rue Thiers.
Opening Hours: Closed all day Sunday
Contact Details: tel: 03 80 31 47 66.
Bar-hotel "L'aquarium", 41 Bd. Pasteur.Town centre, two minutes' walk from the quay.
Contact Details: Tel: 03 81 27 01 55.
Budget restaurant
Creperie les Blés D'Or
Address: 7, Rue de Bourg. In the town centre.
Atmosphere: Cheerful and welcoming. Menus in English & German as well as French.
Cuisine: A wide variety of pancakes and regional dishes.
Speciality: Les Crepes!
Opening Hours: Lunchtime & evening, except Mondays(closed all day).
Contact Details: Tel: 03 80 37 40 87
Moderately priced restaurant
Restaurant Les Promenades.
Address: Route d'Athée,across the bridge from the port( 2 mins walk)
Atmosphere: Informal
Cuisine: Traditional & regional.
Opening Hours: Open every day April - October.
Contact Details: Tel: 03 80 37 36 82.
Upmarket restaurant
Restaurant"Les Tilleuls"
Address: Route d'Athée.Next door to Les Promenades.
Cuisine: Specialities of Burgundy & Franche-Comté.
Opening Hours: Lunchtimes & evenings. Closed all day Monday.
Contact Details: 03 80 37 36 82
Shopping in Auxonne
Back to topSupermarket
Intermarché
Supermarket
Supermarché Casino.
What other shops are there??
Everything you would expect in a major county town, including two especially good charcuteries.Explore the old streets around the Eglise.
Practicalities at Auxonne
Back to topMooring
Pontoon upstream of the bridge, or old pèniche quay just below the bridge.Both free.
Can I get water here?
YES, but the tap is a long way from the quay. Ask for help at the Information Kiosk..
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
YES, but limited capacity.
Can I get fuel here?
NO
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
NO
Are there any public waste bins here?
YES
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
NO
Is there a bank?
YES
Is there an ATM?
YES
Is there a post office?
YES
Is there a doctor?
YES. Cabinet medicale Bosquet/Bussoliel, 13 Rue Heidesheim, Tel: 03 80 37 32 32.
Is there a dentist?
YES. Cabinet dentaire Fourneau/Faivre, 65 Rue A.Masson, Tel: 03 80 37 36 94.
Is there a pharmacy?
YES. Pharmacie Bonaparte, 6 Rue de la Paix, Tel: 03 80 27 07 77.
Is there a taxi company here?
YES, TWO: Tel 06 88 90 62 50; or 03 80 31 49 13.
Can I get internet access here?
Yes, at the Tourist Office.
