With its Gothic spire rising against a backdrop of Morvan hills, AUTUN, even today, is scarcely bigger than the circumference of its medieval walls, which follow the line of earlier Roman fortifications. The emperor Augustus founded the town in about 10 BC as part of a massive and, in the long term, highly successful campaign to pacify and Romanize the brooding Celts of defeated Vercingétorix. Augustodunum, as it was called, was designed to eclipse by its splendour the memory of Bibracte, the neighbouring capital of the powerful tribe of the Aedui. And it did indeed become one of the leading cities of Roman Gaul. More
Overview of Autun, France
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With its Gothic spire rising against a backdrop of Morvan hills, AUTUN, even today, is scarcely bigger than the circumference of its medieval walls, which follow the line of earlier Roman fortifications. The emperor Augustus founded the town in about 10 BC as part of a massive and, in the long term, highly successful campaign to pacify and Romanize the brooding Celts of defeated Vercingétorix. Augustodunum, as it was called, was designed to eclipse by its splendour the memory of Bibracte, the neighbouring capital of the powerful tribe of the Aedui. And it did indeed become one of the leading cities of Roman Gaul.
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17th century sophisticaticated adorned by serene greenery Situated near the Cathedral, The Rolin Museum and Biship's Palace. Amenities:Air Conditioning (In
Room). Telephone. Non Smoking Rooms. Television. Mini Bar. Hotel Details:43 Rooms / 2 Floors. Built in 1979. Laundry/ Dry ...
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The hotel is located in a calm, peaceful street, near the Door of Vincennes. The Tamaris Hotel offers you the
comfort of rooms that are equipped with all the basic amenities you require to make your stay here pleasant ...
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