Information About Auxerre, Loire Valley
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Things to do in Auxerre
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
There is plenty to do here, besides the traditional sightseeing - cinema, theatre, shopping, museums, bars and restaurants. The museum of Natural History is espcially good for children of all ages and is situated in a 19th century house and garden with exhibitions geared at learning for children.
What is there to see?
Visit the old quarter on the hill with its colombage houses or the Catherdral of St Etienne or go to one of its summertime concerts June-20 Aug 22h00 or 21 Aug- 30 Sept 21h30. Don't miss the beautiful intricate clocktower, 14th/15th century.
What can I visit?
At the lock of Batardeau visit the old waterworks now an environmental museum. Visit the Abbey St Germain withs its bronze/Roman collection and artefacts, Carolingian crypt, and 9th century frescoes
Is this place famous for anything?
Le Quai Bar/Restaurant before the Revoution was the passenger barge's warehouse and offices with stables that hauled the boats, later the stables were converted into a public washhouse - now you can eat there! The outside seating is in the beautiful place
Insider Information
Paul Bert 1833-1866 an Auxerre scholar, physiologist and statesmen. He has aroad, bridge and school named after him. Statue of Auxerre poetress Marie-oel in the Place de l'Hotel de Ville
Is there a market day?
Tuesday and Friday mornings
Is there a public swimming pool?
Piscine Stade Nauique de l'Arbre Sec, 83 av Yver, tel 03 86 72 96 96 - it is possible to moor at the park next to the swimming pool. Large modern inside and outside pools.
Opening Hours: July/August 10h-20h, other times, Mon/Tues/Fri 12h00-14h00; 16h20-20h00: Wed 9h30-13h30; 15h00-20h00: Thurs 12h00-14h00; 18h00-20h00: Sat 14h00-19h00, Sun 9h00-13h00
Is there a tourist office?
Tourist Information Office, 1/2 quai de la République, tel 03 86 52 06 19, www.ot-auxerre.fr Mon-Sat 9h00-13h00; 14h00-19h00: Sun and holidays 9h3-13h00; 15h00-18h30
Are there any museums near here?
Museum Leblanc-Duvernoy 18th century, 9 bis rue d'Egleny tapestries, earthenware and stoneware, tel 03 86 1805 50/03 86 52 44 63 opens 14h00-18h00 closed Tues.
Are there any other recommended activities?
There are fireworks 13th July for Bastille Day in the Port and music festivals in July
Eating and Drinking in Auxerre
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Le Quai, 4 place St Nicholas
Atmosphere: quayside outside seating and large roomy bar/restaurant recently modernised
Opening Hours: opens every day from 10h30
Contact Details: Tel: 03 86 51 66 67
Le Maxime, 3/5 quai de la Marine
>Atmosphere: charming hotel bar/restaurant
Opening Hours: opens every day
Contact Details: Tel: 03 86 52 04 41
Budget restaurant
Le Bounty
Address: 3 quai de la Republique
Atmosphere: lovely old brasserie with outside seating overlooking quayside
Cuisine: traditional
Opening Hours: opens every day for lunches and dinners
Contact Details: tel. 03 86 51 69 86
Moderately priced restaurant
La Salamandre - menu 33€ 54€ and à la carte
Address: 84 rue de Paris
Atmosphere: elegant
Cuisine: fish restaurant- breton
Speciality: oysters scallops, lobster, salmon
Opening Hours: 12h-13h45; 19h30-21h30 closed Wed evening; Sam midday and Sun
Contact Details: Tel: 03 86 52 87 87
Upmarket restaurant
Barnabet, Jean Luc, menu and à la carte 32€-60€
Address: 14 quai de la République
Atmosphere: smart chic
Cuisine: gastronomic
Opening Hours: opens everyday except Sun evening and Tuesday evening
Contact Details: Tel: 03 86 51 68 88
Shopping in Auxerre
Back to topSupermarket
Leclerc - a very large supermarket
14 avenue Jean Jaures - behind the port road which runs parallel to the port
Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 9h00-20h00; Fri 9h00-20h30; Sat 8h30-20h
Supermarket
Monoprix
4 rue Martineau des Chenez - centre of Auxerre
Supermarket 3
ATAC, 9 rue Preuilly - convenienntly close to Lock Batardeau and the park, opens Mon-Sat 8h30-19h30; Sun 9h00-12h00
What other shops are there??
various in the town centre and centre commercial Zone des Clarions
Opening Hours: closed Sundays and smaller shops in the centre Monday am
Practicalities at Auxerre
Back to topMooring
Moorings in the Port opposite the main town with all facilites cost 9-15 € depending on boat size; includes water, toilets, Wifi.: washing machine 6€. Otherwise there are free moorings on the town quayside or in the Parc de l' Arbre Sec, which is close by on your right once you've gone through the first lock of the Nivernais canal, which is at the end of the town quay.
Can I get water here?
At the port it is included in the mooring price
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Port - 4.80€
Can I get fuel here?
Port
Are there any public waste bins here?
Port and quayside by footbridge
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
Port
Is there a bank?
Caisse d'Epargne, 11 av Jean Jaures, opposite Leclerc supermarket, tel 0 810 000 335, opens Tues-Fri 8h45-12h30; 14h00-17h45: Sat 8h45-12h30
Is there an ATM?
outside cashpoint facility
Is there a post office?
Post Office various: centre 8h30-18h00
Is there a doctor?
Dr Ary, 24 r Egleny, tel 03 86 51 10 52/ Dr Kolovratek, 5 r Preuilly, tel 06 86 52 66 47
Is there a dentist?
Couche, M-T, 10 r Jules Massot, tel 03 86 51 30 09
Is there a pharmacy?
At Ave Jean Jaures, close to Leclerc. opens mon-Sat 9h00-12h30; 14h-19h00
Is there a taxi company here?
Auxerre Taxis, 4 rue Senons, tel 03 86 94 02 02
