Top 5 things to do in Auxerre

Auxerre is a key town in the Burgundy Franche-Comté region, with a rich historical and architectural heritage. In terms of surface area, Auxerre is not really a very large town. Nevertheless, the concentration of historic buildings is remarkable. The town has thirty-five listed or classified historic monuments. Although Auxerre is not as large or as famous as cities such as Paris, Lyon or Marseille, everyone has heard of it. Auxerre is famous for two particular reasons. If you’re a wine lover, you’ll certainly be familiar with Chablis. This famous Burgundy wine is just a stone’s throw from Auxerre. And for sports fans, particularly football fans, AJ Auxerre is an iconic club in French football.

1- Discover the Grand Cru vineyards

Category: €€ / Gastronomic / Cultural

Description: As mentioned above in the introduction, Burgundy wine is known throughout France. During this activity, you will discover the history of its wines by visiting the vineyards of the region’s finest Grands Crus. You’ll learn more about the different grape varieties that define the wines and the art of viticulture itself. At the end of the tour, you will be offered a tasting of five wines.

2- Enjoy the thrills of bungee jumping

Category: €€€ / Unusual / Sensations /

Description: Looking for adrenalin? This is definitely the activity for you. How would you like to throw yourself into the void at a height of over 30 metres? The Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines viaduct is just over half an hour’s drive from Auxerre. For this activity, you will of course be briefed by a team of experts in the field. Once you’ve set up your equipment, all that’s left to do is pluck up your courage and throw yourself into the void. So take a breath of fresh air and don’t think about it, or you’ll leave yourself open to doubt and fear!

3- Attend a match at Abbé-Deschamps

Category : €€ / Cultural

Description: AJ Auxerre is a historic club in French football. It is one of the 10 oldest clubs in France. It has seen the likes of Eric Cantona, Basile Boli, Djibril Cissé and world champion Laurent Blanc play for the club. And when you think of AJ Auxerre, you inevitably think of Guy Roux. This man who is inextricably linked with the club coached the blue and whites for 44 years, from 1961 to 2005. An emblematic figure in French football and respected by all, Guy Roux won a Division 1 championship title, as well as 4 French Cups. Seeing a match at the Abbé-Deschamps stadium is a real experience.

4- Discover the crypt and treasures of Auxerre’s Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

Category: € / Cultural

Description : When you visit Auxerre, you won’t want to miss the Cathédrale Saint-Etienne d’Auxerre, listed as a historic monument since 1840. This splendid cathedral was completed in the 14th century. Its Gothic style leaves no one indifferent, just like its history. It witnessed the Hundred Years’ War when the city was taken by the English, the iconoclastic exactions of the Protestants in the 16th century, and the French Revolution in 1790. On this tour, you’ll discover a number of relics, including sacred vases, carved ivories, Limousin enamels, manuscripts and statuettes of the Virgin Mary.

5- Discover Auxerre and the surrounding area by bike

Category: € / Cultural / Sporting

Description: Cycling is an idyllic way to discover a city and its surroundings. Not only does it give you a chance to do a bit of physical activity and exercise, it also allows you to see more of the city than you would on foot. You can take a guided tour, but if you prefer to be on your own, that’s also an option. You’ll stroll through picturesque landscapes and Burgundy’s famous vineyards, and you’ll even enjoy a relaxing moment over a picnic.