Presided over by a 12th-century bell tower, this church is a convenient landmark in Auxerre's medieval centre.
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Flanked by colourful half-timbered buildings, Auxerre's town hall forms the centrepiece of the medieval centre's most attractive square.
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Marked by Gothic architectural elements, this church between the river and the medieval centre is a prominent Auxerre landmark.
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