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I don't know why was havn't discovered this pretty town before. Based on the river with a huge range of architecture including a couple of lovely churches/cathedrals. Will return to make use of the bicycles.

Nice historical town at the river Yonne and Canal de Nivernais. Old city center much bigger than expected. We were positively surprised that obviously the city council seems to be interested to keep pedestrian places clean - which is not always the standard in France in cities of this size. There was a great open-air art-exhibition (July 2023) at the river bank of the Yonne. Would come back again to visit museums and some nicely located restaurants.

Auxerre the capital of Yonne department and fourth largest Burgundian city lying on the banks of river Yonne 150 km South West Paris and 120 km North West Dijon. Auxerre was a flourishing Gallo-Roman centre named Autissiodorum in the first century AD and in the third century became episcopal chair, bishopric the provincial capital of the Roman Empire, receiving a cathedral in the fifth when the city walls were built by the feudal lords/counts of Burgundy. Renowned for vine cultivation and production of fine Burgundian wines including Chablis, in 1995 Auxerre was named Town of Art and History indeed evident in this medieval city with its myriad of half-timbered buildings enshrouded with French Renaissances residences. The perfect place to stay is the Clos St Eusebe apartment within the WineMakers House in the heart of the city to explore the places of interest: Cathedral of St Elieme (Gothic) Abbey Saint Germain (Housing Bishops of Auxerre Tomb) Tour de l'Horloge d'Auxerre (Clock Tower) St Pierre en Vallee Church (Local wine growers financed) Church of St Eusebe (Romanesque)

Really charming town fronting the Yonne river with a lovely waterfront, moored river boats and plenty of excellent restaurants & cafes. Beautiful places of historical interest including an incredible Cathedral, Abbey & Church - highly unusual for a town of this size.

We loved this accommodation and this town so much we stayed an extra night. Cute exposed timber houses and so many cathedrals make this small walking town a fun place to explore.The St Germain Abbey has super old frescos and contemporary art as well. Follow the trail of Cadel Russell to see everything there is to see in this beautiful fairytale town. Stop at the Horological Tower. Make sure to get baked goods at Eric Roy. Picnic on the Yonne river. Off the beaten path, yet so close to Paris.

An interesting and friendly small city with good food, wine and lovely countryside close by. I would say there is enough to see and do for a stay of around 1.5 to 2 days but on the recommendation of the hotel staff and some French guests, I hired a bike on my third day and cycled 30 miles along the Canal de Nivernais and back. The city itself has some very striking architecture and plenty of restaurants and bars. The crypt below the Cathedral and the frescoes in L'Abbaye de St Germain are the main sights but it's also a good place just to amble around.