Heritage
Auxerre is a capital for culture and sightseeing, at the heart of Burgundy in the Yonne valley.
The town has a rich historic heritage from medieval and Renaissance times. Listed as a Town of Art and History since 1995, Auxerre has 35 registered or listed historic monuments and three national museums.
- Saint-Germain Abbey
- The Clock Tower
- Saint Peter's Church
A visit to the abbey, a jewel of Auxerre's heritage, is often described as breathtaking and majestic, and is not to be missed.
Saint-Germain Abbey is a group of monastic buildings and almost totally intact. It is over 1000 years old. The 9th century crypts, the high point of the visit, are decorated with the oldest murals ever discovered in France.
