| Whether you arrive at the gare SNCF or gare routière down the road, you'll find yourself on avenue de la République, which is bisected at right angles by avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, which in turn leads to the wide square of the Champs-de-Mars and into the old town. The main tourist office is at 2 av de Charles-de-Gaulle (June–Sept daily 9am–7pm, Oct–May Mon–Sat 9am–noon & 2–6pm; tel 03.85.86.80.38, www.autun.com), and there's an information point opposite the cathedral, at Place du Terreau (June–Sept daily 9am–7pm; Apr, May, Oct & Nov Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm & 2.30–6pm, Sat & Sun 10am–6pm; tel 03.85.52.56.03). Bikes can be rented at the campsite and at the Plan d'eau du Vallon (tel 03.85.86.95.80). There's a good choice of accommodation in Autun. The inexpensive options are all on the main road opposite the station: the Hôtel de France, 18 av de la République (tel 03.85.52.14.00, fax 03.85.86.14.52; €30–40) and the Commerce et Touring, 20 av de la République (tel 03.85.52.17.90, fax 03.85.52.37.63; €30–40; closed Jan; reasonable restaurant from €10.70) are perfectly decent. For something a bit quieter and more characterful, try one of the old coaching inns just off the Champs-de-Mars: Napoléon slept at the magnificent St-Louis, 6 rue de l'Arbalète (tel 03.85.52.01.01, www.amadeusprop.com; €70–85), but these days he'd have to book through Best Western; the comfortable Hôtel de La Tête Noire is just opposite at 3 rue de l'Arquebuse (tel 03.85.86.59.99, www.hoteltetenoire.fr; €30–40; restaurant from €14). There's also a campsite just across the river on the road to Saulieu, Camping Pont d'Arroux (tel 03.85.52.10.82; closed Oct–Easter). In addition to the hotel restaurants, there are a couple of brasseries on the Champs-de-Mars, but the best options are in the street behind the Hôtel de Ville: Le Chalet Bleu, 3 rue Jeannin (tel 03.85.86.27.30; closed Mon evening, Tues & most of Feb; menus from €14) is innovative and distinctly classy, while Le Chateaubriant, 14 rue Jeannin (tel 03.85.52.21.58; closed Sun evening, Mon & most of July; menu from €12) offers a more traditional menu.
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