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The Porte d’Arroux is the most impressive of Autun’s surviving Roman gates, dating from the 1st century AD. Featuring four arches and remnants of an upper arcade, it once marked the northern entrance to Augustodunum and stands near the Arroux River.
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The Temple of Janus is a well-preserved Gallo-Roman sanctuary located just outside the ancient city walls of Autun. Dating from the 1st century AD, its tall stone walls still rise impressively, although the roof is long gone; despite its name, the temple was likely dedicated to a local or Roman deity rather than Janus.
The Porte Saint-André is a well-preserved Roman city gate dating from the 1st century AD, once forming part of Autun’s ancient fortifications. Built with four arches and an upper gallery,
The Passage Balthus is a quiet pedestrian passage named after the painter Balthus who spent time in the town.
The Roman Theatre of Autun is one of the largest in Gaul, built in the 1st century AD and once seating up to 20,000 spectators. Partially restored, it still hosts occasional performances and offers a vivid glimpse into the scale of Roman public life in ancient Augustodunum
The Lycée Militaire d’Autun is a prestigious French military secondary school housed in historic buildings that once belonged to a seminary. Founded in the 19th century, it continues to train students within a disciplined academic environment and is not generally open to casual visitors,
The Musée Rolin is housed in a 15th-century townhouse and showcases an impressive collection of regional archaeology, medieval sculpture, and fine arts. Highlights include Gallo-Roman artifacts and works by local artist Gislebertus, best known for the sculptures of nearby Autun Cathedral.