Auxerre

Saint-Etienne cathedral of Auxerre is a roman catholic cathedral. It has a gothic style and it is listed as a historical monument since 1840 and is dedicated tho St-Etienne the first martyr.

The Clock Tower or the 'Tour de l'horloge' is a clock tower dating from the 15th century is located in the old Auxerre.

The particularity of the clock comes from its two clock hands. Indeed one has a 'sun' placed at its extremity and the other has the moon.

The 'Chapelle des Visitandines' in Auxerre has a classical style and houses 80 wooden sculptures by François Brochet of which 'the Massacre des Innocents'.

The museum of the Saint-Germain abbey houses the prehistoric, gallo-roman and medieval collections of Auxerre.

The museum also has an art library or 'artotheque', an contemporary art work lending.

The Saint-Pierre church of Auxerre was part of a monastic complex. Winemakers living in the Saint-Pierre quarter provided the funds for the Gothic tower (16th century) and the actual church (17th century).

For 30 min ou for the entire day, you will admire the wildlife of the region as well as enjoy the peace and quiet of the trip.

The 'Maison du coche d'eau' house is a half timbered house from where the passengers to Paris used to set off. Today, the house hosts contemporary art exhibitions.