Auxerre , labeled "Land of Art and History," opens the doors to a journey through time. Discover a unique heritage in a preserved setting of 67 hectares: mystical abbey, majestic cathedral, and medieval streets where each stone tells a legend. Immerse yourself in the living history of Auxerre and let the magic of its treasures captivate you.
The essentials:
Saint-Germain Abbey
2bis place Saint-Germain, 89000 Auxerre
Founded in the 5th century, the Abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre is an architectural gem blending Carolingian, Romanesque, and Gothic styles. It houses exceptional 9th-century crypts with some of the oldest frescoes in France.
Don't wait any longer to visit the site
The Clock Tower
Draperie Street, 89000 Auxerre
At once a defense tower, a prison, and then transformed into a clock in 1483, this tower has a lot to teach you! The clock's unique feature comes from its two hands: the Auxerre clock therefore tells us both solar time and the phases of the moon. Restored from 2020 to 2022, it illuminates the city center district with its colors and gilding.
Exceptional tours are organized. Book here
Saint Stephen's Cathedral
Place Saint-Etienne, 89000 Auxerre
The Saint-Étienne Cathedral of Auxerre, a Gothic masterpiece, is distinguished by its sculpted façade, its remarkable stained-glass windows and its Romanesque crypt housing 11th-century frescoes.
Don't miss Christ on horseback, the only known representation in the world to date.
Discover our guided tours organized in July/August here
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Cadet Roussel
4 rue Paul Bert, 89000 Auxerre
Discover Auxerre through the footsteps of Cadet Roussel! A quirky and emblematic character of the city.
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