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Attractions

The Old Town of Auxerre is the place where you’ll find the most interesting sights in Auxerre. Luckily for you, this French city is not big, not crowded and not polluted, so you can walk at your leisure from one church or museum to another – no worries about where to find a bus, how to call a cab or any other classic of the tourist conundrums.

 

 
Historical Landmarks

•  Cathedral of St. Étienne

Address: Auxerre Old Town

General info: Built between the 11^th and 16^th centuries, this Gothic style work of art is renowned for its three doorways with remarkable bas-reliefs. The stained glass windows in the choir and the apsidal chapel are among the finest in France. The 11th century crypt houses the remains of the former Romanesque cathedral.  

 

 

Religious Attractions

 

 

• Abbey of Saint-Germain

Address: Auxerre Old Town

General info: Astonishingly enough, this structure exists from the 9^th century. The crypt has some of the most ancient mural paintings in France, and houses the tomb of the bishops of Auxerre. Also interesting are the chapter room (12th century), the cellar (14th century) and the cloister (17th century).

 

• Church of St. Eusèbe

Address: Auxerre Old Town

General info: This church was built in the 7th century. The nave was rebuilt in the 13th century, and the tower is in Romanesque style.

 

 

Museums

 
 

• The Natural History Museum of Auxerre

Address: 5 Boulevard Vauban

General info: The museum will put you face to face with collections of local paleontology items, bears from the caves of Arcy sur Cure and fossils from Mailly le Château; expect lots of stuffed animals (including 1,500 birds), insects and an array of diverse species in the museum grounds.

 

Tourist Attractions

 

•  The Clock Tower

Address: Auxerre Old Town

 

• The church of St. Pierre en Vallée

Address: Auxerre Old Town

General info: Dating back from the 17th-18th centuries, this church was established over a 6th century abbey. In the style of late Gothic architecture, it has a tower similar to that of the main cathedral. Portions of the decorations and inner chapels were financed by local winegrowers.

 

Auxerre Vineyards

General info: In the proximity of Auxerre, the most interesting wine villages you can visit are Coulanges-la-Vineuse, Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, Vincelles (the wine cellar), Jussy, Irancy, Vaux and Gravant.