Abbaye de Saint-Jean-Le-Grand, Autun

Name: Abbaye de Saint-Jean-Le-Grand
Address: Autun, France

#14 among attractions in Autun

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The Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand d'Autun, located in Autun, is an abbey of Benedictine nuns perhaps founded by Queen Brunehilde and Bishop Syagre of Autun. According to Gregory of Tours, it already existed in 589.

Coordinates: 46°57'32"N, 4°18'2"E

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Autun France

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Abbaye de Saint-Jean-Le-Grand – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miS
Medieval church with Romanesque carvings
Autun Cathedral, Autun
24 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.
0.6 miW
Temple
Temple of Janus, Autun
16 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
19 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.
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Musée Rolin, Autun
24 min walk • The Musée Rolin is an art museum in Autun, Burgundy, France.
0.5 miS
Monastery, Baroque architecture
Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand, Autun
13 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 miS
Museum
Musée Verger-Tarin, Autun
27 min walk • The Musée Verger-Tarin is a museum in Autun, France.
~1240 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Musée Lapidaire Saint-Nicolas, Autun
6 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.
~1440 ftE
City gate
Porte Saint-André, Autun
7 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.
~1340 ftW
City gate
Porte d'Arroux, Autun
7 min walk • The Arroux gate or Sens gate is one of the entrance gates of Augustodunum in the French department of Saône-et-Loire.
0.9 miNE
Monastery
Abbey of Saint-Symphorien, Autun
24 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.
0.6 miSE
46°57'10"N • 4°18'35"E
Théatre romain, Autun
16 min walk • Historical place, Theater, Concerts and shows

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbaye de Saint-Jean-Le-Grand?

Nearby attractions include Musée Lapidaire Saint-Nicolas, Autun (6 min walk), Porte d'Arroux, Autun (7 min walk), Porte Saint-André, Autun (7 min walk), Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand, Autun (13 min walk).

How to get to Abbaye de Saint-Jean-Le-Grand by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbaye de Saint-Jean-Le-Grand:

Bus

Autun - Saint-Jean • Lines: Ter 15, Ter 17 (2 min walk)
Gare routière (13 min walk)

Train

Autun (12 min walk)