Roman Theatre

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 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 Pyramid of Couhard is a mysterious Roman-era monument located just outside Autun, believed to date from the 1st century AD. Likely serving as a funerary or commemorative structure, this pyramid-shaped ruin stands as a rare and unusual example of Roman architecture in Gaul, with scenic views over the surrounding countryside.

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.

The 12th-century historic edifice, famous for the superb artwork of the Romanesque master Gislebertus, considered as among the most vital Romanesque churches in the country. Originally, the structure was intended to be a pilgrimage church, as it was dedicated to Lazarus, the man who was raised from death by Jesus. His relics, said to have been found in the area in the 12th century, were preserved in this cathedral. Lazarus, the brother of Mary Magdalene, has his traditional tomb in Bethany near Jerusalem.