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Semur-en-Auxois
Spend a half‑day to a full day walking the medieval centre, its bridges and the Notre‑Dame church; add a short hike to the Orle d’Or tower if time permits.
Semur-en-Auxois is a compact medieval town in Côte‑d’Or, Burgundy. Its historic walls, two stone bridges and a Gothic church fit a walking itinerary; nearby hikes and a bus link to Dijon make a day‑trip feasible.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional closures)
- Airport
- DLE
- Nights
- 1
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- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Semur-en-Auxois17 ▾
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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 Semur-en-Auxois, 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
- SafetySemur‑en‑Auxois is safe; petty theft is rare, but keep belongings on crowded buses.
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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 · 15 ambulance (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.
- AirportDLE Dijon Bourgogne Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north‑east of Semur-en-Auxois; bus or car transfer required.).DLE Dijon Bourgogne Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north‑east of Semur-en-Auxois; bus or car transfer required.).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is pedestrian‑only and fully walkable; the tourist office near the main gate provides maps.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHotel Des Cymaises double room, a night, per room€63 (≈ US$75)
- Mid-range bedHotel Des Cymaises double room, a night, per room€95 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedHotel Des Cymaises double room, a night, per room€116 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · 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
- DLE Dijon Bourgogne Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north‑east of Semur-en-Auxois; bus or car transfer required.)DLE Dijon Bourgogne Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north‑east of Semur-en-Auxois; bus or car transfer required.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
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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
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
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6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. 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 Mar (9 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Semur-en-Auxois: next 7 days
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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)
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Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 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 town centre is pedestrian‑only and fully walkable; the tourist office near the main gate provides maps. A regional bus (Mobigo) links Semur to Dijon and Montbard for €1.50 one‑way.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Époisses
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min round‑trip
Bus via Mobigo, about 20 min
Cheese‑making village 13 km (8.1 mi) west.Cheese‑making village 8.1 mi (13 km) west.
Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 2 h total
Bus to Montbard, then local taxi or bike
UNESCO site 15 km (9.3 mi) north; limited public transport.UNESCO site 9.3 mi (15 km) north; limited public transport.
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.
Hotel Des Cymaises
Two‑star hotel in a 19th‑century mansion, €63–116 per night, close to the tourist office and bus stop.
La Maison sur l'Armançon
Renovated mill on the river, €950–1275 per week.
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
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Des Cymaises double room1 × 1 night × €95 | €95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Mobigo bus ticket (one‑way)2 × €2 · check | €3 |
| Orle d'Or tower entry2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €24 |
| Trip total≈ €134 per person per day, bed included | €268≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Baguette | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of Burgundy wine (glass) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Orle d'Or tower is closed on Mondays and in July/August afternoons; check opening times before visiting.
- Buses run infrequently; plan connections to Dijon ahead of time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance
- 15
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Lyon; French embassy in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mobigo bus Semur‑en‑Auxois → Dijon: about €1.50 (≈ US$2) one‑way (check)
- Orle d'Or tower entry: €3 (≈ US$4) per adult (check)
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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 Semur-en-Auxois. 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–Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional closures) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑rental option for the Orle d'Or hike.
- Link to Dijon train station page for longer trips.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Semur-en-Auxois
- officialMobigo bus service
- secondaryWikivoyage: Semur-en-Auxois, revision 5208701 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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