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- Auxerre is a town on the Yonne River and in the Yonne department of the Burgundy region. Historically, the town owes its importance to its important position on the river, and also to the once important trade route between the Mediterranean and the North Sea.
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Jan 15, 2019 · An ancient city that once stood on an important Roman road, Auxerre has always benefitted from trade and is now looking forward to the future with confidence. Guy Hibbert visits the capital of the Yonne département…
- Auxerre Cathedral and Churches
- The Central Old Town
- Other Things to See and Do in Auxerre
- Attractions Nearby
The best way to get a perspective of the churches in Auxerre is by walking onto the main bridge across the river (the Pont Paul Bert). From here you have a very good view of the Auxerre 'skyline' (and is also the place where many photographs of Auxerre are taken). From here you can see three main churches - running south to north these are the Chur...
Although they dominate the skyline, Auxerre is much more than just crypts and churches - the town itself has a great deal to offer as you explore and much of the old historic centre of the town is now a region of protected development. There are attractive squares where you can take a rest in a cafe, joined by narrow medieval streets and a myriad o...
If you walk a little way along the river (the 'marine quarter' of the town), you have attractive views across the town and can see some of the many boats that stop here. There are two museums in Auxerre that are of interest to visitors. One is the Museum Leblanc-Duvernoy featuring tapestries and furniture, while the other is the Natural History Mus...
In the countryside to the north-east of Auxerre at Pontignyyou can visit the largest cistercian abbey church in France. We also enjoyed exploring the village of Chablis, in the Burgundy vineyards to the east of Auxerre.
- Discover L’Abbaye Saint-Germain and its crypts. Founded by Queen Clotilde in the 5th century, this monastic complex contains over sixteen centuries of Auxerre’s history.
- Look up to see the Clock Tower and its astronomical dial. The Clock Tower recently got a makeover. For two years, the Clock Tower was being painstakingly restored, so this is a great opportunity to (re)discover its beauty.
- Visit Saint-Etienne Cathedral and its crypts. A must-see monument in Auxerre and a masterpiece of Gothic art, Saint-Etienne Cathedral has the distinction of having only one tower.
- Vineyards. Auxerrois, as a wine region in its own right, offers a multitude of ways to discover its wine, its cellars and its winemakers. Explore the vineyard in 1001 ways including by bus, during big festivals like Fleurs de Vigne, and during the traditional Saint-Vincent Tournante.
Visit Auxerre, a multifaceted destination in Burgundy, at a 90-minute train ride away from Paris! Explore its touristic sites, savour local cuisine and enjoy vineyards visits that end with some delectable wine tasting!
Situated between Paris and Dijon, in the north-west of Burgundy, Auxerre is the capital of Yonne and boasts an exceptional medieval historical heritage. The pedestrian quarter of the city is full of half-timbered houses, some of which are decorated with carved figures. Once an episcopal city, Auxerre is now a listed City of Art and History with ...
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- Tourist Office of Auxerre
May 10, 2023 · Located in Northern Burgundy, around an hour and a half from the French capital city of Paris, Auxerre is a stunning city characterised by its many churches, winding riverbed, and a plethora of cobbled lanes. Here’s your guide to the very best things to do in Auxerre, France, as well as travel tips and things to know before you go!
Auxerre lies on the river Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais, about 150 km southeast of Paris and 120 km northwest of Dijon. The A6 autoroute (Paris–Lyon) passes northeast of the city. Auxerre-Saint-Gervais station has rail connections to Dijon, Paris, Corbigny and Avallon.
