Sightseeing Tour of Arnay-le-Duc
A brochure is available free of charge on request at the reception desk of Tourist Office. (15 rue Saint Jacques 21230 Arnay-le-Duc).
Arnay-le-Duc The medieval city of Arnay is steeped in history and rich architectural heritage (ancient houses with "échauguettes" spy holes, the medieval tour of -la Motte Forte-, the chateau des princes de Condé) and an age old gastronomical tradition including the famous "jambon persillé and other regional specialities.
Maison Régionale des Arts de la Table Old hospital from the 17th century.
Now used for changing exhibitions about culinary art.
Exhibition 2009 : Eggcup
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The "Bains-Douches" gallery
is situated at the corner of the garden and offers exhibitions of contemporary art.
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Galery Bruno Frey, primitive art galery (arts from Africa and Oceania)
Tour de
la Motte
ForteMedieval tower. Changing exhibitions are held during summertime.
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Church Saint LaurentIn 1092 the nobleman Gérard d'Arnay donated the chapel which was being built in this Motte Forte château to the town, and it then served as the town's church.
Château des Princes de
CondéThis was built in the 16th century by the Merlan de Beaumont family and in 1634 sold to the Prince of Condé, who restored it.
From 1865 to 1954 the building housed a factory and today it is a school for young people doing apprenticeships.
(visible only from the outside).
The Town HallServed as a royal courtroom and as town hall since 1795.
Maison
BourgogneBuilding from the Middle Age with Renaissance ornements.
In Chassenay (close to Arnay-le-Duc / 2kms towards Autun)
