Saulieu: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 150 - 485 Relais Bernard Loiseau
 The hotel belongs to the prestigious Relais & Châteaux network of independent hotels and offers luxurious accommodation in delightful surroundings.
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Saulieu: Guide
Saulieu is a Burgundy region of France. Capital of the Morvan, and found in the Morvan Regional Park, Saulieu is located to the south east of Paris on the Route nationale 6|RN6 road.
History
This walled town has existed since Roman times when it was known as Sidolocus (or Sedelocus), as seen on the tombs and engravings that can be found in the hills overlooking the modern town.
Heraldry
Traditional coat of arms of the town of Saulieu:
"In gules, with a silver Malte-Brun, la France illustrée (1882).
Buildings and monuments
The Saint Andoche basilica, a romanesque church built around 1130-1140.
The town has been twinned with Gau-Algesheim in Germany since 1964.
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Tomb of Saint Andoche, reputed to be writer of the evangelistary of Charlemagne.
Cemetery (of the church of Saint Saturnin) with Gallo-Roman graves.
François Pompon regional museum.Twinning
Famous people associated with Saulieu
Patrick Bertron, chef
Alexandre Dumaine, chef
Bernard Loiseau, chef
François Pompon, sculptor
Marcel Roclore, doctor and politician External links