Autun
France · Bourgogne-Franche-Comt�FR
Subprefecture and commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Autun is a subprefecture of the Saône-et-Loire department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of central-eastern France. It was founded during the Principate era of the early Roman Empire by Emperor Augustus as Augustodunum to give a Roman capital to the Gallic people Aedui, who had Bibracte as their political centre. In Roman times the city may have been home to 30,000 to 100,000 people, according to different estimates. Nowadays, the commune has a population of about 13,000.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 13,172
- Coordinates
- 46.951, 4.299
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 416 m
Overview of Autun
Set in Bourgogne-Franche-Comt�, France, Autun is a small town. It counts about 13,172 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Autun
Culture in Autun
(3)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals and Monuments. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Autun.
Getting there & around
Autun is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Bourgogne-Franche-Comt� and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Autun that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Autun known for?
- Autun, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comt�, France, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 13,172 residents.
- What can you do in Autun?
- Recorded activities in Autun include Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals and Monuments. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Autun located?
- Autun is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comt�, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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