Avallon is a commune in the Burgundian department of Yonne, in France. Avallon, Latin Aballō, ablative Aballone, is ultimately derived from Gaulish *Aballū, oblique *Aballon- meaning "Apple-tree " or " "Apple Tree Goddess".
Country: France
Region: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Area: 26.75 km² (10.33 sq mi)
Elevation: 163–369 m (535–1,211 ft) · (avg. 254 m or 833 ft)