Roman Catholic Diocese of Auxerre
The diocese of Auxerre is a former French Roman Catholic diocese. Its historical episcopal see was in the city of Auxerre in Burgundy, now part of eastern France. Currently the non-metropolitan Archbishop of Sens, ordinary of the diocese of Sens and Auxerre, resides in Auxerre.
Auxerre Cathedral
Auxerre is the capital (prefecture) of the Yonne department and the fourth-largest city in the Burgundy historical region southeast of Paris. Auxerre's population today is about 35,000; the urban area comprises roughly 113,000 inhabitants. Residents of Auxerre are referred to as Auxerrois.
Auxerre, Cathedral and Abbey by Yonne riverfront
Place Charles Lepère seen from rue du Temple
A view of Auxerre's old town with Saint-Germain Abbey in the background
Church of St. Pierre en Vallée, listed as monument