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Auxerre

France · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre is a historic city in the Yonne department of Burgundy, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region of France, built on a hillside above the Yonne River. Its skyline is dominated by the Gothic Cathedral of Saint-Etienne and the Abbey of Saint-Germain, known for its early medieval crypts. Visitors enjoy its half-timbered old town, river cruising and its proximity to the Chablis wine region.

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Local time: UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Main language: French
On the map: 47.80° N, 3.57° E

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