Hotel Saint-Louis et de la Poste - Autun, Burgundy, France

Things to Do & Places to See in Autun, France

Winding street in Autun

Even before it was conquered by Julius Cæsar, Autun was a bustling city.

I n Burgundy, art and culture are everywhere. From Roman Gaul to the Cradle of the Romanesque in South Burgundy, from the flamboyance of the Great Dukes of Burgundy to the imposing austerity of the Abbeys and cloisters, there are many great monuments and sites that make up the chief glories of this region.

T hrough the centuries it has been renowned for its Roman ruins, the glorious 12th Century Cathedral, its Romanesque sculptures, its extraordinary Rolin Museum and its history. The old City sits forever on a sloping hillside with its crooked streets and Medieval charm.

For the "sports inclined", or those just seeking a respite from shopping, museums, and/or art galleries, there is more to offer :

W e are only minutes away from a swimming pool, tennis courts, riding stables, sailing and golf.

Just a short ten (10) minute walk, or two minute drive, from the hotel St. Louis et de la Poste is a lovely lake, beautifully landscaped with walking paths, etc., all of which are located in a most picturesque sylvan setting. "At this smaller lake, and within the town of Autun, are a multiplicity of sporting/interest items, such as :

Golfing, wherein all equipment can be rented, such as shoes, clubs, etc., and specific tee off time's can be established in advance.		Walking paths with pleasant resting benches, around the perimeter of the lake
Tennis courts, both clay and asphalt (hard surface), for a small fee.		Sailing, with small boat (1 - 4 persons) rentals at minimal prices
	Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, complete with beautiful lawn + lake exposures

The reception will be most happy to arrange for you any or all of these activities or, if you prefer to establish your own schedule, they will furnish you with the information (tel nrs, etc) to establish your own contacts, and at times most convenient for you.

Additionally, our master chef can prepare a box lunch for you to experience a delightful "pic nique" along the shores of this most picturesque lake

I n 20 minutes you are visiting Burgundy's world famous vineyards, while Beaune and Dijon are no more than an hour's drive through some of France's most lovely country roads.