Where is Auxonne located in relation to Dijon and Besançon?
Auxonne lies 30 km south-east of Dijon and 45 km west by south-west of Besançon. The town sits at the edge of the Côte-d'Or department along the boundary between Burgundy and Franche-Comté.
Questions about Auxonne
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Napoleon Bonaparte study at the Royal School of Artillery in Auxonne?
Napoleon Bonaparte was stationed as a lieutenant and audited classes from 1788 to 1791. Jean-Louis Lombard served as his professor of mathematics during this period.
Who completed the fortifications of Auxonne after Count Apremont died in 1678?
Vauban completed the work on the fortifications in 1699 after Count Apremont died in 1678. Vauban also built the Arsenal between 1689 and 1693 which now serves partly as a covered market.
What happened to the governor of Auxonne in 1585 during the religious wars?
The people of Auxonne arrested Jean de Saulx-Tavannes on Saints Day in 1585 when he was making his devotions in the church. Magistrates seized him because they suspected he was conspiring with Mayenne to deliver the town to him instead of remaining loyal to King Henry III.
How high is the altitude range of Auxonne compared to surrounding areas?
Auxonne sits at an altitude ranging between 181 m and 211 m. This elevation makes it virtually immune to floods that envelop the region during major flood events.