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Latest Saulieu hotel reviews
See the Polychromed Statues in the Church
hquittner Says: The church contains several 15C polychromed statuary of Renaissance style in various locations. In particular see two versions of St. Roche (Rock) since this is a pilgrim church, one wears an appropriate hat. Both are accompanied by a dog and point to his classical plague...
Look At the Fine Capitals of the Basilica
hquittner Says: The capitals inside the church date from the middle of the 12C at the height of Romanesque skill. It is revealing to see how far the workers had come from Vezelay of almost the same date. Also see the 5C sarcophagus of St.-Andoche which shows the level that sculpture had...
Visit the Basilica of St.-Andoche
hquittner Says: The Basilica in Saulieu (pop. 3.2), in the center of town, has withstood partial destruction by the English (1359) and defacement during the Revolution with uninspired restoration. Nevertheless it still has a tall Romanesque arched nave of three levels with aisles. The...
Auberge du Relais: They play classical music! (very quietly)
Beausoleil Says: The Auberge du Relais is a Logis de France located beneath the very busy market square. If it's a Logis de France, you know the food is good. We've never been disappointed in one.It's right on the main route through town so you would expect it to be noisy. It is not. You...
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The Basilica in Saulieu (pop. 3.2), in the center of town, has withstood partial destruction by the English (1359) and defacement during the Revolution with...
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Good base for visiting Burgundy
There is a small museum opening onto this courtyard. The church is on one side and you can walk through the Old Town past the church. There are shops, a very nice patisserie and a Casino supermarket...
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Another Town with a Romanesque Church
Our route north going back through Burgundy took us to Saulieu on our way ultimately to Vezelay. Saulieu is a quiet town (pop. 3.2K) with a 12C Basilica of St.-Andoche. We arrived quite early and were...
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