"At the heart of the old town of Auxerre in Burgundy, gleaming golden moon and sun dials take pride of place on an ornate 15 th-century stone clocktower. For me, it's the most eye-catching feature in this charming town, but it's certainly not the only one. The historic centre is a treat for visitors, with such a rich mix of remarkably well-preserved Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance buildings that it can feel like stepping back in time."
"The Gothic-style St-Etienne cathedral was built between the 11th and 16th centuries, with densely packed stone carvings and statues around its portal. Inside, there are stunning stained-glass windows - it's hard to believe some of the vibrant blue and red glass dates from the 13th-century. In the 11 th-century crypt, you can see an ancient fresco and remains of the earlier cathedral built on the same site."
Auxerre sits around 150km south of Paris on the River Yonne and Canal du Nivernais, serving historically as an important trade-route stop and current cruising hub. The town's skyline is dominated by the Gothic St-Etienne cathedral and the Abbey of St-Germain, both containing ancient crypts, frescoes and notable stained-glass windows dating back to the 13th century. The historic centre preserves a rich mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance buildings alongside brightly coloured half-timbered medieval facades and lively squares. Visitors can explore cloisters, archaeological and early Christian museums, numerous churches and pedestrianised streets offering scenic river views from bridges.
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