Saint Nicholas Square – Clock Tower loop from Auxerre

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint Nicholas Square – Clock Tower loop from Auxerre

Moderate

4.8

(30)

hikers

Saint Nicholas Square – Clock Tower loop from Auxerre

02:06

8.11km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.73 km

Thomas Jefferson Liberty Bridge (Passerelle de la Liberté Thomas-Jefferson)

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The Passerelle de Preuilly, which crosses the Yonne, offers a beautiful view of the old town of Auxerre.
In 1913, France's first steel bridge was completed here in Auxerre. The …

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7.04 km

Saint Nicholas Square

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Right next to L'Yonne is this small square in the Saint Nicolas district. Many half-timbered houses are in the immediate vicinity.

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7.40 km

Saint-Étienne Cathedral of Auxerre

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Impressive cathedral that dominates the cityscape of Auxerre together with the Abbaye Saint-Germain.
You can visit the cathedral for free, which you should definitely do. The sight of these incredibly …

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7.71 km

Passage Manifacier

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In this passage from 1858 there was, among other things, a shop for accessories for porcelain painting (?). Today, furniture and furnishings are offered there. A wide, stone spiral staircase …

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7.83 km

Clock Tower

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The original tower, also called Tour Gaillarde, was part of a Gallo-Roman fortification and was often restored, expanded and elevated over the centuries. A city gate was built based on …

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7.98 km

Place Surugue and Cadet Roussel Fountain

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A very popular place among tourists. Wonderfully beautiful, old half-timbered houses with cafes and restaurants.
There is a fountain in the square that is reminiscent of the famous French folk …

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8.11 km

End point

Bus stop

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