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Auxerre was a flourishing Gallo-Roman centre across one of the main roads of the area, the Via Agrippa (1st century AD) and on the Yonne River. In the 3rd century it became the seat of a bishop and a provincial capital of the Roman Empire. In the 5th century it received a Cathedral. In the late 11th-early 12th century the existing communities were included inside a new line of walls built by the feudal Counts of Auxerre.
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Getting There -- Visitors often [D]rive here, because Auxerre is near A6/E1 (Autoroute du Soleil). Many trains between Paris (Gare de Lyon) and Lyon stop at Auxerre. There are 10 trains per day from Paris (the fare is 20€/$26 one-way) and 9 from Lyon (36€/$47 one-way); trip time from either is 2 hours. For train information, call tel. 08-92-35-35-35.
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The town of Auxerre hosts a small miracle: its football club. AJ Auxerre is one of the most successful small-town clubs in Europe. With four consecutive seasons of success in the Ligue1 and four UEFA Cup qualifications in a row, including a quarter final, Auxerre will do their utmost to qualify for Europe again this season. One of the most ambitious and talented teams in the country, Auxerre stands for top-level football. See this small-town sensation strike again. Order your Auxerre football tickets at Worldticketshop.com - Your Ticket To Fun!
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The Church of San Germán Auxerre overlooks the town of San Germán's main plaza. Spanish settlers founded San Germán parish in 1510 and built the first permanent church in 1688. Puerto Ricans repaired and reconstructed the church between 1717 and 1739 after it had suffered earthquake damage. Between 1834 and 1897, new repairs were made to the building, and in 1920, the tower was rebuilt after a 1918 earthquake. With trompe l'oeil painting that imitates wood coffers on the ceiling, the Church of San Germán's interior is one of the most lavishly decorated on the island.
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Auxerre was founded by the Gauls and enlarged by the Romans. On a hill overlooking the Yonne River, it's the capital of Lower Burgundy and home to many vineyards, some of which produce Chablis. Joan of Arc spent several days here in 1429. Napoléon met Maréchal Ney here in 1815, on the former emperor's return from Elba. Louis XVIII had sent Ney to stop Napoléon, but Ney embraced him and turned his army against the king. For that, Ney was later shot.
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Auxerre is reputed for its vineyards, which produce the famous Chablis wine. It is enjoyed with gougères, the local speciality. The Cathedral of Saint Stephen is the pride of Auxerre. This 13th-century building is decorated with superb stained glass windows. The old town of Auxerre has retained a medieval appearance with its narrow streets and timber-framed houses. Auxerre has many open spaces, the most appreciated by the inhabitants being the Parc de l'Arbre Sec with its botanical garden and bird refuge.
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