Auxon offers a range of reasons to visit: a Vélorail route with specific distance information, the building history of Église Saint-Loup, and several special visitor experiences. You can tailor your plans to your interests—from railways and architecture to a guided tour, handmade specialties, or fishing.
Vélorail and railway engineering
The Saint-Phal–Auxon Vélorail route is 5.4 km each way, making the round trip 10.8 km. These two figures distinguish the one-way distance from the full round trip. The route also passes original engineering structures dating from the construction of the railway. It also offers a view of one of the last strategic railway stations on the line, in Auxon. Both the length of the ride and the railway’s structural heritage are highlights here.
Église Saint-Loup: Building History and Portal
Construction of Église Saint-Loup began around 1506, starting at the east end, and was completed before 1550. The approximate start date and completion before this year provide a timeframe without assigning the beginning of construction to a specific year. Another specific detail can be found on the west portal: it features a salamander associated with François I. The east end, where construction began, and the motif on the west portal offer different ways to view the church—through its building history or through a single architectural detail.
In 2026, keys to the church are available every morning from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm at the town hall. Plan your visit around these collection hours; check with the town hall in advance about arrangements on public holidays.
Guided Tours and Local Craft Production
A tourism description from 2021–2022 notes that the Musée d’objets curieux et insolites has a collection of 1,300 objects that visitors could touch. It also lists free guided tours by appointment, estimated to last 1 hour and 30 minutes. English, German, or Italian are listed as possible tour languages. The duration refers to the tour and is an estimate. If you plan to visit the museum, confirm in advance whether appointments are currently available and which languages are offered.
Caramels et Confitures in Auxon is also featured in a tourism description from 2021–2022. According to the description, caramels, preserves, jams, jellies, chutneys, and conserves are made entirely by hand and in small batches. The range therefore includes both sweet and savory products. The description mentions visits by appointment; check in advance whether appointments are currently available.
Fishing at Plan d’eau de pêche de la Coudre
A tourism listing updated on March 1, 2023, states that Plan d’eau de pêche de la Coudre is open from March to mid-December on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Fishing hours are listed as dawn to dusk. However, on days when trout are stocked in March, April, and May, fishing hours are shorter: fishing is only permitted until 5 pm. The listing also notes that fishing permits are available on site.
For this outing, the lake’s opening days and fishing hours are two separate details. Check the current hours, possible trout-stocking days, and availability of fishing permits before planning. This lets you take the seasonal and weekly information into account without overlooking the 5 pm limit on the exception days.
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For the broader travel overview: Aube.
