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Autun
Spend a half‑day in Autun to see the Roman walls, cathedral and gate; add a night in a local B&B if you want a relaxed evening.
Autun is a compact, walled hill town in Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté with Roman ruins, a Romanesque cathedral and a medieval gate. Everything is within walking distance, so a half‑day covers the main sights; an overnight lets you enjoy the town’s cafés and a B&B.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- LYS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Autun17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Autun, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyAutun is low‑risk; pickpocketing is rare, but watch belongings on trains and keep an eye on traffic when crossing the Arroux bridges.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 Medical emergency (SAMU) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLYS Lyon–Saint‑Exupéry (about 2 h drive; car or shuttle bus).
- Getting aroundThe walled centre is best explored on foot; streets are pedestrian‑friendly and parking is limited near the historic core.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Musée Rolin)€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedB&B room, a night, per person€45 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LYS Lyon–Saint‑Exupéry (about 2 h drive; car or shuttle bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Autun: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The walled centre is best explored on foot; streets are pedestrian‑friendly and parking is limited near the historic core.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mâcon
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
TER train from Autun, about 30 min
Wine region, river walk and market.
Cluny
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 15 min
TER to Chalon‑sur‑Saône (20 min) then bus 15 min
Abbey of Cluny, UNESCO site.
Chalon‑sur‑Saône
goDoor to door: ≈ 35 min
TER direct, about 25 min
River promenade and market hall.
Paray‑le‑Monial
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 10 min
TER to Mâcon (30 min) then bus 20 min
Pilgrimage basilica, limited opening in winter.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Maison Saint Barbe
B&B in the historic centre, close to the cathedral
Moulin Renaudiots
4‑star guesthouse a short walk from the walls
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–70 (≈ US$65–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–110 (≈ US$95–130) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B room1 × 1 night × €70 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €80 | €80 |
| Car rental 1 day (compact)1 × €45 · check rates; fuel extra | €45 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × €12 · check provider | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €21 |
| Trip total≈ €228 per person per day, bed included | €228≈ US$300 |
average price per night, includes breakfast
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Croissant | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bistro meal (main + drink) | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Museum entry (Musée Rolin) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check opening hours of the cathedral and museum in winter (some close early).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)
- 15
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)15
Embassy
The French consular service for US citizens is in Lyon; check the US Embassy website for details.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lyon → Autun (car, 2 h): ≈ €40–50 fuel, tolls optional
- Autun centre → Cathedral (walk): ≈ 5 min, 400 m
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kohnbyeh?)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo sohn lay twah-let?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Autun. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–June, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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