Clock Tower – Abbaye Saint-Germain loop from Auxerre
Clock Tower – Abbaye Saint-Germain loop from Auxerre
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Clock Tower – Abbaye Saint-Germain loop from Auxerre
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6.24km
80m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Waypoints
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192 m
Saint Nicholas Square
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1.23 km
Place Surugue and Cadet Roussel Fountain
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There is a fountain in the square that is reminiscent of the famous French folk song "Cadet Roussel".
The role model for the main character and namesake was allegedly the bailiff Guillaume Roussel from Auxerre. (1743 - 1807)
More on Wikipedia:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadet_Rousselle
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1.37 km
Clock Tower
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There is a small market on the square in front of the tower, at least on Saturdays, where you can buy regional food. A sight that stands out from the many buildings in the city that are worth seeing.
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1.60 km
Passage Manifacier
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1.92 km
Saint-Étienne Cathedral of Auxerre
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You can visit the cathedral for free, which you should definitely do. The sight of these incredibly high Gothic vaults is a lasting experience.
If you want to visit the crypt, you have to pay an entrance fee of 3.50 euros.
The crypt was built between 1023 and 1035 and dates from the Romanesque cathedral, which was destroyed in 1215.
The current cathedral was built on the site of the old Romanesque cathedral. The different construction phases stretched from the 13th century to the 16th century.
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2.30 km
Abbaye Saint-Germain
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An interesting church, with excavations in the basement and temporary exhibitions inside the church.
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4.27 km
In 1913, France's first steel bridge was completed here in Auxerre. The bridge consisted of two 55m arches and was 3m wide. The bridge was rebuilt at the end of 1990. In 2009 it was named the Thomas-Jefferson Liberty Bridge. A plaque on the Left Bank honors the third President of the United States (1801-1809). A "symbol of Franco-American friendship," as she puts it. He crossed the department as ambassador and moved to Auxerre in 1787.
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5.07 km
Saint Peter's Church of Auxerre
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The church is open during the day. One should go far ahead to admire the enormous height of the dome.
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6.24 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.80 km
1.98 km
262 m
159 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.08 km
1.88 km
228 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Friday 26 June
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Comments
But the best thing is that the important "Tour de l'Horloge" has finally been completely renovated and shines in new splendor.
Today I was able to visit the abbey from the inside. The floor plan is impressive. It …
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Auxerre has a huge and picturesque old town with winding streets and impressive half-timbered houses.
In Auxerre you can follow the Cadet Guillaume Joseph Roussel on foot. He leads you on a ~ 5 km long path through the heart of Auxerre to a total of 67 sights.
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