Avallon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune in Yonne, France
About Avallon
The town of Avallon is located in the heart of Burgundy on a granite rock at an altitude between 163 and 369 m. It is the northern entrance to theMorvan. It has just over 7,200 inhabitants within the city limits and 16,000 in the urban area. The Gallo-Romans built a temple, a court and a theater, but even before Roman times, the site of the town was home to a fortified stronghold of theAedui, a Celtic tribe. Later, in the Middle Ages, Avallon had an important strategic position. Today, many buildings here recall the city's rich past: the fortress wall, with its turrets and bastions, still surrounds parts of the Old Town, where the St. Lazarus Church, the bell tower, and old half-timbered houses have all stood the test of time in admirable condition.
Top Attractions in Avallon
Explore the best things to see and do in Avallon:
- ★La Verrerie d’Art (glass blowing art)
- ★Le Musée de l'Avallonnais
- ★Musée du Costume
- ★Office du Tourisme
Where to Eat in Avallon
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chez Dame Jeanne
- 🍴La Rose des Sable
- 🍴Le Chapeau Rouge
- 🍴Les Capucins
- 🍴Les Remparts
Where to Stay in Avallon
- 🏨Camping Municipal Sous Roche
- 🏨Dak‘ Hôtel
- 🏨Hôstellerie de la Poste
- 🏨Hôtel d’Avallon Vauban
- 🏨Le Moulin des Templiers
Avallon Travel Guide Sections
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