

Abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre
Auxerre
Built over a 5th-century bishop's tomb, this abbey sprawls across 1,500 years of architecture, from rare Carolingian crypts with stunning 9th-century frescoes to a Gothic cellar and Classical cloister.
9th-century crypts
Carolingian frescoes
Free museum entry
Multi-era architecture
Tips
🎟️free to explore, guided tours extra
👶fun kids section near Roman exhibit
Abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre
AuxerreOpen


Built over a 5th-century bishop's tomb, this abbey sprawls across 1,500 years of architecture, from rare Carolingian crypts with stunning 9th-century frescoes to a Gothic cellar and Classical cloister.
9th-century crypts
Carolingian frescoes
Free museum entry
Multi-era architecture
Tips
🎟️free to explore, guided tours extra
👶fun kids section near Roman exhibit