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Things to see in Auxerre (France): 56 places and when to go

Auxerre is a town in France, and this site lists 56 places in and around it, mainly History (23), Food and drink (21), Temples (9). The best known are Pontigny Abbey, Abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre and Clock tower of Auxerre. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
France · 47.8004, 3.5666
Places
56 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (23) · Food and drink (21) · Temples (9) · Hiking (5) · Nature (4) · With kids (2)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 137 km as the crow flies

What to see in Auxerre

The places in and around Auxerre, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 32, by what you come to do:

When to go to Auxerre

The best time to visit Auxerre is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:37
  2. FebPossible9:59
  3. MarBest time11:35
  4. AprBest time13:24
  5. MayBest time14:56
  6. JunBest time15:47
  7. JulBest time15:26
  8. AugBest time14:06
  9. SepBest time12:20
  10. OctBest time10:34
  11. NovPossible9:00
  12. DecPossible8:13

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. In April, 56 of the 56 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Auxerre

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 137 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Auxerre?

The best known: Pontigny Abbey, Abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre, Clock tower of Auxerre, Reigny Abbey, Church of Saint-Eusèbe, Auxerre. In all, 56 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Auxerre?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.

How do you get to Auxerre?

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 137 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Auxerre as the destination and these 56 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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