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Autun
Subprefecture and commune
Cathédrale St Lazare Autun 29.jpg
Passage Balthus Autun 5.jpg
Ecole militaire d'Autun et cimetière.jpg
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Bourgogne Autun Theatre Romain 17072009 - panoramio.jpg
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From top down, left to right: Autun Cathedral, Passage de la Terrasse, Lycée militaire, Autun Theatre and City Hall, Roman-era amphitheatre, Temple of Janus
Coat of arms of Autun
Coat of arms
Autun is located in France
Autun
Autun
Location in France
Autun is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Autun
Autun
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Saône-et-Loire
Arrondissement Autun
Canton Autun-1, Autun-2
Intercommunality Communauté de communes du Grand Autunois Morvan
Area
1
 61.52 km2 (23.75 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
 12,987
 • Density 211.102/km2 (546.75/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
710014 /71400
Elevation 280–642 m (919–2,106 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Autun is a historic town located in central-eastern France. It's part of the Saône-et-Loire area, which is a department (like a county) in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Autun is known as a commune (a French town or district) and also a subprefecture. This means it's an important administrative center for its area.

Autun has a rich history, dating back to Roman times. Today, it's a vibrant town with a population of about 13,000 people. It combines ancient ruins with modern life.

Getting Around Autun

Autun is well-connected by road and rail, making it easy to visit and explore.

Roads in Autun

Several main roads pass through Autun. These roads help people travel to and from the town. They also connect Autun to other cities and regions in France. Some of these roads include the D681, D978, D980, D107, D973, D120, D256, D46, and D287.

Autun Railway Station

If you prefer to travel by train, Autun has its own railway station. It's called Autun Railway Station, or Gare d'Autun in French. This station connects Autun to the wider French rail network.

Autun's Sister Cities

Autun has special friendships with cities in other countries. These are called "twinned cities" or "sister cities." This means they share cultural exchanges and friendly ties.

Autun is twinned with:

Images for kids

  • Théâtre romain Autun

    Roman theatre

  • Temple Janus angle

    Janus Temple

  • Autun Pyramide de Couhard

    Couhard Pyramid

  • Autun porte Saint-André

    Saint-André gate

  • Autun Porte Arroux PA00113093 06 JPM

    Arroux gate

  • Autun remparts

    Autun remparts (defensive walls from the Roman Era)

  • Kathedrale in Autun01

    Tour des Ursulines near the Autun Cathedral

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