Auxerre

Among the cities of Burgundy–Franche-Comté, Auxerre stands out for its historic quarters above the Yonne River. The river has long shaped the town’s role as a port and route through northern Burgundy, while the Canal du Nivernais meets the Yonne here. Above the old centre, the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is noted for its extensive medieval stained glass. The Abbey of Saint-Germain preserves Carolingian crypts with early medieval wall paintings, linking the city to centuries of religious learning. Timber-framed houses and the 15th-century Clock Tower add further texture to streets between the river and cathedral hill. Browse additional webcams from the Yonne valley to extend your view of Auxerre and Burgundy.

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