Porte d'Arroux, Autun

Name: Porte d'Arroux
Address: 36 rue du Faubourg D Arroux, Autun, 71400, France

#9 among attractions in Autun

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The Arroux gate or Sens gate is one of the entrance gates of Augustodunum in the French department of Saône-et-Loire.

Built during the reign of Augustus, like the rest of the city walls, it commands the passage north to Auxerre. The gate had a defensive function, but its configuration also allowed for the raising of duties on goods passing through it thanks to the construction of an airlock. It was also conceived as a monumental work testifying to the prestige of the city.

Its first floor and first floor are partially preserved; these remains were classified as historical monuments in 1836.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°57'36"N, 4°17'43"E

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36 rue du Faubourg D ArrouxAutun 71400 France

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Porte d'Arroux – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Autun Cathedral, Temple of Janus, Abbey of St Andoche, Musée Rolin.

1 miS
Medieval church with Romanesque carvings
Autun Cathedral, Autun
26 min walk • Autun Cathedral, also known as Cathédrale Saint-Lazare d'Autun, is a Romanesque architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Autun, France. This cathedral, dedicated to the biblical figure Lazarus, serves as a beacon of medieval art and religious significance.
~1770 ftW
Temple
Temple of Janus, Autun
9 min walk • The "Temple of Janus" is a Romano-Celtic religious structure located in Autun, Saône-et-Loire, France, to the North-West of the ancient city of Augustodunum.
0.7 miS
Monastery
Abbey of St Andoche, Autun
20 min walk • The Abbey of St. Andoche in Autun, Saône-et-Loire, France, is a former Benedictine nunnery founded in 592 by Queen Brunhilda on the site of a Roman temple of Diana. The buildings largely survived the French Revolution.
1 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Musée Rolin, Autun
26 min walk • The Musée Rolin is an art museum in Autun, Burgundy, France.
0.6 miS
Monastery, Baroque architecture
Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand, Autun
16 min walk • The Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand is a former Benedictine nunnery, in Autun, Saône-et-Loire, France, possibly founded by Queen Brunhilda and Bishop Syagrius of Autun. According to Gregory of Tours, it already existed in 589.
1.1 miS
Museum
Musée Verger-Tarin, Autun
29 min walk • The Musée Verger-Tarin is a museum in Autun, France.
0.4 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Musée Lapidaire Saint-Nicolas, Autun
10 min walk • The Musée lapidaire Saint-Nicolas is an archaeological museum in Autun, France. It is housed in the former Saint-Nicolas chapel, dating from the 12th century.
0.5 miE
City gate
Porte Saint-André, Autun
14 min walk • The Saint-André gate, also called Langres gate, is one of the four gates pierced in the Augustan enclosure of Augustodunum with the Arroux gate.
1.1 miNE
Monastery
Abbey of Saint-Symphorien, Autun
28 min walk • The Abbey of St. Symphorian, Autun, is a former abbey, later a priory, of Benedictine monks located outside the walls of Autun in Burgundy, France.
0.8 miSE
46°57'10"N • 4°18'35"E
Théatre romain, Autun
22 min walk • Historical place, Theater, Concerts and shows
1.4 miSE
Memorial
Pyramide de Couhard, Autun
37 min walk • The pyramid of Couhard is an ancient monument standing near the ancient necropolis of "Champ des Urnes" in Autun, a French commune of Saône-et-Loire. This pyramid, which overlooks the city of Autun, was probably built in the first century AD.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porte d'Arroux?

Nearby attractions include Temple of Janus, Autun (9 min walk), Musée Lapidaire Saint-Nicolas, Autun (10 min walk), Porte Saint-André, Autun (14 min walk), Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand, Autun (16 min walk).

How to get to Porte d'Arroux by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porte d'Arroux:

Bus

Autun - Saint-Jean • Lines: Ter 15, Ter 17 (8 min walk)
Gare routière (11 min walk)

Train

Autun (10 min walk)