The principal tourist attractions to visit in Auxerre. All within 5 minute walking distance from Au Jardin Clos.
The Abbey of Saint Germain and the Tower of Saint Jean
The monastery was founded by Queen Clotilde in the 5th century. Architecturally speaking it is of great interest. It boasts Carolingian crypts which date back to the 9th century.These are built around the tomb of Saint Germain (378 - 448) and are decorated with remarkable murals which are the oldest in France. The abbey church is Gothic in style. The chapter room dates back to the 12th century, the cellar from the 14th century, and the classical style cloister was rebuilt in the 17th century. The Monastery of Saint Germain is overlooked by the 12th century tower of Saint Jean.
The Cadet Roussel Walking Circuit around town
The Cadet Roussel circuit is a 5km circuit which takes you through town and past all 67 essential historical tourist spots and places of interest. Visible brass triangles on the ground, each one with it’s designated number enable you to follow the circuit.
The River Edge-The Quay de la République
Both picturesque and busy
A magnificent panoramic view of the Cathedral, the Monastery, the Saint Jean Tower can be admired from the water’s edge. Hotel boats and canal boats adorn the left and right banks of the Yonne River. The Quay République is a lovely place for strolling and bike riding or renting a paddle boat for an upstream adventure.
The Auxerre Wine Growing Area
The Burgundy wine growing area covers just under 300km from the most northerly region to the Mâconnais in the south. Chablis and l’Auxerrois are the most northern of the 6 wine growing regions of Burgundy.
Chablis and Grand Auxerrois (in Yonne)
Côte de Nuits (in Côte d'Or)
Côte de Beaune (in Côte d'Or)
Côte Chalonnaise (in Saône et Loire)
Mâconnais (in Saône et Loire)
Other nearby villages and appellations are AOC Bourgogne Chablis….. etc
AOC Bourgogne Chitry
AOC Bourgogne Saint-Bris
AOC Bourgogne Irancy
AOC Bourgogne Coulanges La Vineuse
AOC Bourgogne Tonnerre
AOC Bourgogne Vézelay