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An old walled town in historic Burgundy
The lovely old town of Saulieu, situated on the edge of the Morvan National Park in beautiful Burgundy, dates back to Roman times. It was originally known as Sedelocus, and this name can be found on the tombs and engravings which can still be seen in the hills around the modern day town. Saulieu is set in the rolling hills and beautiful woodland of the Côte-d’Or department and the town has a gastronomic reputation worthy of its location.
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A sense of history
There are some old buildings and monuments in the town which pay tribute to its history. There is the Romanesque church, Saint Andoche Basilica, which dates from around 1130. The tomb of Saint Andoche can also be seen in Saulieu, and there is the cemetery of the Saint Saturnine Church which contains some Gallo-Roman graves. If you enjoy slightly unusual museums, you will like the Musée Francois Pompon, which not only showcases the sculptor’s famous animal sculptures, but also has an intriguing collection of folklore artefacts from the area.
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An important gastronomic tradition
The town of Saulieu has an important gastronomic reputation to uphold. Much of the town’s economy is based on fine food and wine, so it is an ideal place for those who like to indulge their taste buds with the very best that Burgundy has to offer! On the third weekend in August, the town serves up a great festival of meats and other local products, known as the Charollais Festival. This is widely attended by gourmets from many countries. The restaurants in the town offer not just fine foods, but also some of the best French wines. Nuits St Georges, Chablis, Côte de Beaune and many other well known and highly respected names are produced locally.
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In town… and out…
Although it is not a particularly large town, Saulieu has most of the modern amenities you will require. There is a station, a hospital, shops, banks and a great selection of restaurants. Should you require more, then a trip to Dijon is no hardship! Other towns that are worth a look if you have a little time to spare, are Mont Saint Jean, Pouilly-en-Auxois and Semur-en-Auxois.
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Occupying your time
There is plenty to do to occupy your time in and around Saulieu. One of the most obvious suggestions to make would be that you should visit the vineyards of the famous Burgundy wines, and learn a little about the processes by which these great wines are produced. Then, of course, there is the really good part… the tasting! There are also some good sporting opportunities around Saulieu, so try your hand at horse-riding, fishing, cycling, walking or golf.
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How to get there
There is no international airport close to the town, so to reach Saulieu by air you will need to fly to Paris then catch a domestic flight to Dijon. Fans of the high speed TGV can also arrive in Dijon by their preferred method of transport. Eurostar will take you to Paris, and then the TGV will whisk you off to Dijon in a quite incredibly short time!
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Property prices in and around Saulieu
Property in Burgundy can tend to be quite expensive as a rule, but is usually of a very high quality. There are restrictions on development, as the region is so important for wine growing and food production. Saulieu reflects trends in the surrounding area, although prices may be a little lower than in Dijon itself.
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HOTELS IN SAULIEU
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Relais Bernard Loiseau
The hotel belongs to the prestigious Relais & Châteaux network of independent hotels and offers luxurious accommodation in delightful surroundings....
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Hostellerie De La Tour D'auxois
L'Hostellerie de la Tour d'Auxois, is an ancient building dating back to the 18eme century. Charming hotel that kept all...
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Rooms from €97.00
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