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Voykit pocket guide · France
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.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional closures)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €40–60 excl. bed · Mid €70–100 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 18 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | €2–3 |
| Baguette | €1–2 |
| Bottle of Burgundy wine (glass) | €4–6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DLE · Dijon Bourgogne Airport
- About 45 km (28 mi) north‑east of Semur-en-Auxois; bus or car transfer required.About 28 mi (45 km) north‑east of Semur-en-Auxois; bus or car transfer required.
Typical fares
- Mobigo bus Semur‑en‑Auxois → Dijon
- about €1.50 one‑way (check)
- Orle d'Or tower entry
- €3 per adult (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Collégiale Notre‑Dame
- Tour de l'Orle d'Or tower
- Pont Joly and Pont des Minimes
- Hotel de Chassey gardens
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Époisses | Bus via Mobigo, about 20 min | ≈ 45 min round‑trip |
| Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay | Bus to Montbard, then local taxi or bike | ≈ 2 h total |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?c’est combien |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Semur‑en‑Auxois is safe; petty theft is rare, but keep belongings on crowded buses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Semur-en-Auxois yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Collégiale Notre‑Dame
- Tour de l'Orle d'Or tower
- Pont Joly and Pont des Minimes
- Hotel de Chassey gardens
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Mobigo bus service: www.viamobigo.fr/
- Wikivoyage: Semur-en-Auxois, revision 5208701 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5208701
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/semur-en-auxois). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.