Cathedral of Autun – Roman theatre in Autun 🇨🇵 loop from Autun
Cathedral of Autun – Roman theatre in Autun 🇨🇵 loop from Autun
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Cathedral of Autun – Roman theatre in Autun 🇨🇵 loop from Autun
02:23
8.83km
120m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 11, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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1.53 km
Autun
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3.52 km
Cathedral of Autun
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The cathedral is particularly famous for its tympanum, sculpted by Gislebertus, a master Romanesque sculptor. This tympanum depicts the Last Judgement in striking detail (Christ in majesty, saved and damned souls, and a terrifying representation of demons), reflecting the importance of the religious themes of salvation and damnation in medieval art. This masterpiece is one of the most admired works of Romanesque sculpture.
Inside the cathedral, the capitals of the columns are decorated with biblical scenes and symbolic stories, also attributed to Gislebertus. These sculptures, of great finesse, tell stories taken from the Old and New Testaments.
The cathedral has barrel vaults, semicircular arches and Gothic elements that were added later, including the choir rebuilt in the 15th century. It thus embodies the transition between the Romanesque and Gothic styles in Burgundy.
Autun Cathedral deserves… no! Requires your visit.
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3.55 km
Saint-Lazare Fountain
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Denis Grivot was a great historian passionate about the city of Autun. He occupied a prominent place in the local world. Ordained a priest in 1947, the abbot became vicar of the Saint-Lazare cathedral. He accumulated responsibilities and honors: choirmaster of the cathedral, knight in the National Order of Merit, Commander of Arts and Letters, knight of the Academic Palms… He died on July 9, 2008, at the age of 87.
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5.06 km
Camper Van Parking at Lac des Settons
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5.19 km
Roman Theater of Autun
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5.47 km
Roman theatre in Autun 🇨🇵
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The theatre is distinguished by its vast cavea (the space reserved for spectators), which extends over a natural hill, thus providing excellent acoustics. It is oriented so that spectators have a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. The shows given there were varied: theatrical performances, public speeches, and probably gladiatorial shows or religious ceremonies.
Today, it remains an important archaeological site. Every summer, cultural events are organized there, such as concerts or historical reenactments, in order to revive the spirit of Antiquity.
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5.54 km
View of the Plan d'eau
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6.37 km
Marble Walk
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8.83 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.63 km
1.62 km
1.46 km
815 m
208 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.34 km
1.81 km
662 m
526 m
325 m
146 m
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