Discover Auxon: Vélorail, Church and Culture

Auxon offers several reasons to plan a stay: a ride on the Vélorail, the architectural history of Église Saint-Loup, a museum with unusual objects, and handcrafted sweets. Visiting conditions vary by activity; for older information about dates and opening hours, it is advisable to confirm in advance.

Vélorail and Railway Structures

The Saint-Phal–Auxon Vélorail route is 5.4 kilometres each way, or 10.8 kilometres for the round trip. This distinction helps with planning your day: you can distinguish the length of the one-way trip from that of the full round trip. Along the way, the route offers a view of one of the last strategic railway stations on the line, in Auxon. It also includes original engineering structures dating from the construction of the railway line. The ride thus combines a clearly stated distance with insights into railway infrastructure. If you are planning to ride the Vélorail, check the operator’s current dates and available trips.

Église Saint-Loup: Construction History and West Portal

The construction history of Église Saint-Loup can be placed in a historical timeline: construction began at the eastern end around 1506 and was completed before 1550. A salamander associated with François I is depicted on the west portal. The approximate start of construction and completion before 1550 provide two historical reference points; the portal also features a specific architectural detail. For 2026, visitor information states that keys to the church are available every morning from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the town hall. Please confirm the arrangements on public holidays.

Handcrafted Products and Visits

A description in the 2021–2022 tourism guide lists Caramels et Confitures in Auxon as a producer of caramels, preserves, jams, jellies, chutneys and other preserved products. According to the description, everything was made entirely by hand in small batches. Visits by appointment are also mentioned. Since this information dates from 2021–2022, check in advance whether visits are still available. The information describes visits by arrangement, not a shop on site.

Musée d’objets curieux et insolites

A 2021–2022 tourism guide describes the Musée d’objets curieux et insolites as having a collection of 1,300 objects that visitors could touch. It also describes a free guided tour by appointment, estimated to last one hour and 30 minutes. The possible tour languages listed are English, German and Italian. These specific details help give a sense of the collection and the tour offering. Since the information dates from 2021–2022, confirm in advance whether the collection is accessible and whether tours and your preferred language are currently available.

Fishing at Plan d’eau de pêche de la Coudre

Visitor information last updated on 1 March 2023 states that Plan d’eau de pêche de la Coudre in Auxon is seasonally open from March to mid-December: on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. According to the information, fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk. However, on days when trout are stocked in March, April and May, fishing ends at 5 p.m. at the latest. Fishing permits were available on site according to the information. Since the information dates from 2023, confirm the opening, hours and current on-site availability of permits before your visit.

Hotels for Your Stay in Auxon

Whether you are planning your trip mainly around the Vélorail, the church, the museum or fishing, check the dates and visiting conditions for each activity you have in mind.

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