The navy district in Auxerre

“The Cantina”

Restaurant “The Cantina“, 4 quai de la marine in Auxerre, is a table where you cook organic and local products.

Restaurant “La cantina” in Auxerre © Radio France
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The dishes are original and change according to the seasons.

Restaurant
Restaurant “La Cantina” in Auxerre © Radio France
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Restaurant
“La cantina” restaurant in Auxerre © Radio France
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A welcoming setting and concerts at the end of the week make it a place to discover urgently!

St. Nicholas Square

Saint Nicolasthe patron saint of mariners had its natural place on the banks of the Yonne river, on the very spot where one of the ports of Auxerre once existed.

Place Saint Nicolas in Auxerre
Place Saint Nicolas in Auxerre © Radio France
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It is made of wood and dates from the 17th century.

The statue of Saint Nicolas in Auxerre
The statue of Saint Nicolas in Auxerre © Radio France
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Stephane Christophory: gilder

Rue Cochois in Auxerre, this is where Stephane Christophory set up his gilder’s workshop.

Gilding workshop, Stéphane Christophory, Auxerre
Gilding workshop, Stéphane Christophory, Auxerre © Radio France
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Craftsman and passionate about his art, he handles gold leaf and restores the heritage of Icaun as well as objects entrusted to him by individuals.

Stéphane Christophory, Master gilder in Auxerre
Stéphane Christophory, Master gilder in Auxerre © Radio France
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Passionate and exciting!

The Gallo-Roman fortification of Auxerre

This wall still visible in places and dating from the 3rd century included in particular the cathedral, the prefecture and the current town hall.

Tower of the Gallo-Roman enclosure of Auxerre.
Tower of the Gallo-Roman enclosure of Auxerre. © Radio France
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A fortified enclosure with a length of nearly 1,100 m.

Tour of the Gallo-Roman enclosure of Auxerre
Tour of the Gallo-Roman enclosure of Auxerre © Radio France
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Remains that can still be seen navy street with the remains of the northeast corner tower and which give an idea of ​​the height of the fortification.

“Sugar Ball”

In Auxerre, Sophie Billonpassionate about pastry, created “Sugar Ball” and offers you “cookies for all your cravings” made from natural and premium ingredients from local producers.

Sophie Billion,
Sophie Billon, “Sugar ball” in Auxerre © Radio France
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They are also free of preservatives and additives. The aromas are also natural.

The delicacies of
The delicacies of “Sugar ball” © Radio France
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Fall for meringues, cookies… but also for its “dépann’cookie” and its “depann’apéro”… we crack and we crunch!


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