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Avallon

Avallon () is a commune in the Burgundian department of Yonne, in France.

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Avallon is a small town located in the Yonne department of Burgundy, a region in France. It serves as a local administrative center for its commune, which is a basic unit of local government in the French system.

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Place details

Locality: Avallon
Region: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country: France
Population: 8,740

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Key facts

French commune.name: Avallon
French commune.commune status: Subprefecture and commune
French commune.image: Avallon-Tour de l'Horloge depuis la place de la Collégiale Saint-Lazare.jpg
French commune.caption: The clock tower and Saint-Lazare square in Avallon
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason Avallon 89.svg
French commune.arrondissement: Avallon
French commune.canton: Avallon
French commune.INSEE: 89025
French commune.postal code: 89200
French commune.mayor: Jamilah Habsaoui
French commune.term: 2021–2026
French commune.intercommunality: CC Avallon - Vézelay - Morvan
French commune.elevation m: 254
French commune.elevation min m: 163
French commune.elevation max m: 369
French commune.area km2: 26.75

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Avallon
Population: 6305
Area: 26.75
Elevation: 267
Official website: www.ville-avallon.fr
Image: Avallon - Tour de l'Escharguet 1.JPG
Motto: Soyez pour nous, Seigneur, une tour de force

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Commons category: Avallon
postal code: 89200
male population: 3054
female population: 3518
P8168: Helmut Ruska
email address: mailto:[email protected]
contact page URL: ville-avallon.fr/contactez-la-ville-davallon
phone number: +33-3-86-34-13-50

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Travel guide

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300px|thumb|Avallon old centre The town of Avallon is located in the heart of Burgundy on a granite rock at an altitude between 163 and 369 m. It is the northern entrance to the Morvan. It has just over 7,200 inhabitants within the city limits and 16,000 in the urban area. The Gallo-Romans built a temple, a court and a theater, but even before Roman times, the site of the town was home to a fortified stronghold of the Aedui, a Celtic tribe. Later, in the Middle Ages, Avallon had an important strategic position. Today, many buildings here recall the city's rich past: the fortress wall, with its turrets and bastions, still surrounds parts of the Old Town, where the St. Lazarus Church, the bell tower, and old half-timbered houses have all stood the test of time in admirable condition.

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250px|thumb|Statue of Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban Saint-Lazare Church (Église Saint-Lazare) - The church was founded in the twelfth century and became a place of pilgrimage as a relic (a part of the skull) of St. Lazarus is preserved here. Only the crypt under the choir is left from the original structure from the fourth century. The two portals on the front are constructed in the 12th century. The church was destroyed several times by fire and the bell tower, that collapsed in 1633, is rebuilt in 1670. Saint-Martin Church (Église Saint-Martin) - The church was built around 1650 and restored and expanded in 1848. Note the glass-glass above the portal at the entrance. It depicts the wonderful scene with St. Martin, dressed as a Roman horseman, sharing his red robe with the poor. The Capuchin Monastery (Les Capucins) - In 1653 the monastery was built thanks to the contributions of Pierre Odebert. Some remains of the buildings have been preserved. Les Ursulines - The monastery was built in 1629 (next to Clock Tower). The courtyard is surrounded by a vaulted gallery that recalls to the medieval monastery. The gates and ramparts - Little is known about the initial construction. In the 11th, 14th and 16th century fortifications were made. In the 18th century a part was lost by the expansion of the city. From 1926 the building is protected and has become a major tourist attraction. The bell tower - The tower was built in 1456 and is 49 meters high. The statue of Vauban - This s…

Do

Stroll around and see or visit the monuments. Maps are available at the tourist office including for hiking in the area.

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Glass blowing art Regional products (wine, cheese, jams)

Go next

Morvan Regional Natural Park - Avallon is the biggest town in this regional park that spreads out further south Vezelay - This famous pilgrimage is 17 km east of Avallon Arcy-sur-Cure - In this village, 21 km north of Avallon (direction Auxerre), are beautiful prehistoric caves

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Article

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Contents

Name
Geography
History
King Arthur and the French Avallon theory
Population
Sights
Economy
Miscellaneous
Twin towns
Climate
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

Avallon () is a commune in the Burgundian department of Yonne, in France.

==Name== Avallon, Latin Aballō, ablative Aballone, is ultimately derived from Gaulish *Aballū, oblique *Aballon- meaning "Apple-tree (place)" or "(place of the) "Apple Tree Goddess" (from Proto-Celtic *abalnā, cf. Old Irish aball, Welsh afall, Old Breton aball(en), "apple tree").