This small city of character presents serious arguments to win the coveted title of “favorite village of the French”.
The show of the “favorite village of the French” presented by Stéphane Bern on France 3 allows each year an important spotlight on one of our villages in France. Each month of February, 14 villages representative of our regions are pre -selected to obtain the coveted title. “We value the territories by showing the material heritage, with the buildings, and intangible as the local specialties” underlined Stéphane Bern. On February 17, France 3 unveiled the 14 villages in the running for the title of the 2025 edition. Among these, a village present of serious arguments to win.
The historic center of this town of more than 4,000 inhabitants reveals an exceptional medieval setting. It is good to get lost in its magnificent cobbled alleys to admire its magnificent half -timbered houses, its well -preserved ramparts which earned it the 1st “Regional Heritage Prize”, its places and discover its many monuments which testify to its charm of yesteryear.
Classified remarkable heritage site, this medieval gem was also labeled “small city of character” and “flowery city” in recognition of its efforts to improve its living environment and landscaping. Welcome to Semur-en-auxois, pearl of Côte-d’Or in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, which Developed around its fortified castle hoisted on a rocky spur. Built in the 13th century by King Louis IX, it is one of the most beautiful in the region and offers a breathtaking view of the city and its surroundings.
But his most emblematic monument is undoubtedly the Notre-Dame collegiate church of Semur-en-auxois, a true masterpiece of Gothic architecture which can be visited freely just to admire its colorful stained glass and fascinating sculptures. We will not miss the visit of its municipal museum either which presents both a gallery of Fine Arts with the works of painters who have marked the history of the city, and a magnificent collection of paleontological including impressive ammonites of the time of dinosaurs.
Located in a green setting by the Armançon river, Semur-en-auxois also benefits from a privileged natural setting. Surrounded by hills, meadows and forests, the town is the ideal starting point for many walks. Its art of living is not to be outdone with its medieval festival and its many restaurants offering local specialties such as Charolais beef or Burgundy snails.
Without a doubt, Semur-en-auxois multiplies the assets to seduce the public and allow him to win the title of “favorite village of the French”! The inhabitants of the “capital of Gaul” know that this medieval village located 2.5 hours away is the ideal destination to escape for a weekend.