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La Gare d'Auxonne is a French railway station located in the commune of Tillenay, near Auxonne, in the department of Côte-d-Or in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built during the 3rd quarter of the 19th century, it is part of the railway network between Dijon and Vallorbe (Switzerland), at mileage 346.077. Its altitude is 188 metres, and its architecture, including the passenger building, reflects the standards of the time for the railway stations on this line.

The passenger building, designed according to a plan similar to that of the Dole-Ville railway station by architect Alfred Ducat, is distinguished by facades with a varied architectural style. It was listed as a historic monument on December 28, 1984, recognizing its heritage value. The station, still in operation for passenger traffic, is served by TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté trains on the line Dijon – Dole – Besançon.

Since 1 July 2006, the station has been closed to freight traffic, marking the end of its role in freight transport. However, it remains an important connecting point, with reception services (windows open Monday to Friday, ticket distributors) and a service via line 110 of the Mobigo regional car network. Its integration into the French railway heritage is underlined by its presence in the Mérimée and Gares & Connexions bases.

The Auxonne station illustrates the expansion of the railway network in the 19th century, during which time the stations became central places for economic and social exchanges. Its designation as a historic monument reflects the importance attached to the preservation of infrastructure linked to the industrial revolution, while still serving the needs of regional mobility.

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