Pouilly en Auxois

Find out about the "Tunnel de le Canal de Bourgogne"

The small market town of Pouilly en Auxois would be very different if it was not for the influence of the Canal. Situated on the summit of the canal, the town makes the flow of water from the Auxois plateau to the Yonne river.

The Tunnel passes under the heart of the town and is a worthwhile visit for people who are on board boats, barges or passing through by car, cycle...

The town has everything to offer, hotels, cafes, restaurants, shops, banks with change, supermarket, hardwarde, bakery etc...

The local tourism office is installed in the old pigeon tower : 03 80 90 74 24
ot.pouilly.en.auxois@wanadoo.fr

There are a number of small restaurants with good menus, such as at the Hotel de la Poste in the centre of the town.

This is a view from on top ot the tunnel looking towards the port. The tall trees on the left and right offer a shaded path. The canal has steep sided stone walls rising higher and higher as the tunnel entrance approaches.

The old port, just on the town limits is a welcomed rest place for navigators, it is easy to do repair work, refuelling, painting etc. The moorings are deep, and you can tie up your boat along the quay. Just beside the port are some very practical DIY and hardware stores. During harvest time the cereal silos on the other side of the port can be noisy, but it is a special time of the year.

Day cruises and excursions

Will you find information about the excursion through the tunnel in the local toursim office or at the port. There is a passenger boat which can take you on a voyage through time and the tunnel from Pouilly to Escommes.

Useful addresses

Comprehensive information about the town can be found on the local website www.pouilly-auxois.com

Boulangerie: Jolliot 03 80 90 60 20
Camping site: 03 80 90 71 89
Doctor: 03 80 90 85 06
Florist: Nelly 03 80 9 0 75 33
Gendarmerie: 03 80 90 81 1

Hotels & restaurants:

• Hotel de la Poste: 03 80 90 86 44
• Hotel du Commerce: 03 80 90 88 23
• Hotel restaurant de la Croix d'Or: 03 80 90 85 77

Pharmacy: 0380 30 92 80
Post Office: 03 80 90 58 05

Taxi: 03 80 90 85 85

Vet: 03 80 90 61 29

Navigation

• Lock number 1: 03 80 90 85 30
• Navigation Office: 03 80 85 98

Old postcards of the town

The tile factory in 1925 which burnt down in the 1960s

View of Lock number at the port of Pouilly, the other side of the hill it is down stream to the Rhone.

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