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The clock tower in Avallon.
The clock tower in Avallon.
Coat of arms of Avallon
Coat of arms
Avallon is located in France
Avallon
Avallon
Location in France
Avallon is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Avallon
Avallon
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Avallon
Canton Avallon
Intercommunality CC Avallon - Vézelay - Morvan
Area
1
26.75 km2 (10.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
34,843
 • Density 1,302.54/km2 (3,373.6/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89025 /89200
Elevation 163–369 m (535–1,211 ft)
(avg. 266 m or 873 ft)
Website Mairie d'Avallon
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Avallon is a town in France. It is located in the southern part of the Yonne department. This department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Avallon is southeast of Paris.

It is an important administrative center, known as a subprefecture. It is also the main town of the arrondissement (a type of district) of Avallon.

Geography of Avallon

The town of Avallon is in the southeastern part of the Yonne department. It sits on small hills. The Cousin river flows nearby. This river mainly runs through the Yonne department.

The area of Avallon is about 26.8 km2 (10.3 sq mi). Its average height above sea level is 266 m (873 ft). At the town hall, the height is 220 m (720 ft).

Avallon is about 224 km (139 mi) from Paris. It is also 107 km (66 mi) from Dijon. Lyon is 256 km (159 mi) away.

The map below shows Avallon and the towns around it.

Map commune FR insee code 89025
Map of the commune of Avallon

Avallon is surrounded by several other towns. To the north are Annéot and Étaule. Sauvigny-le-Bois is to the northeast. Magny is to the east.

To the south is Saint-Germain-des-Champs. Island is to the southwest. Vault-de-Lugny is to the west. Pontaubert is to the northwest.

Avallon's Climate

Avallon has an "Oceanic climate". This means it has a mild climate. It is similar to areas near the ocean. The weather is generally not too hot or too cold.

Population of Avallon

The people who live in Avallon are called Avallonnais in French. Women are called Avallonnaises.

Avallon has a population of 7025 people. This means there are about 698 people living in each square kilometer.

The graph below shows how the population of Avallon has changed over time.

Evolution of the population in Avallon

Administration

Avallon is a subprefecture of the Yonne department. This means it is an important administrative center. It is the main town of the arrondissement of Avallon.

It is also the main town (called chef-lieu in French) of the Avallon canton. A canton is a smaller administrative area. This canton includes 27 different towns. In 2014, it had 14,851 people living there.

Avallon is part of a group of towns called Avallon, Vézelay, Morvan. This group works together on shared projects. In French, it's called Communauté de communes Avallon - Vézelay - Morvan.

Twinned and Partner Towns

Avallon has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called "twin towns". They often exchange visits and learn about each other's cultures.

Avallon is twinned with:

Places of Interest

Avallon has some interesting places to visit:

  • The Saint-Lazare church. This old church was built in the 1100s.
  • The Saint-Martin church. This church was built around the year 1650.
  • The bell tower. This tall tower was built in 1456. It stands 49 m (161 ft) high.

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