Auxerre
Sign in to saveAuxerre ( , , Burgundian: Auchoirre) 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 (''aire d'attraction) comprises roughly 111,000 inhabitants. Residents of Auxerre are referred to as Auxerrois''.
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Auxerre is a city of about 35,000 people in the Burgundy region of France, southeast of Paris, where it serves as the administrative capital of the Yonne department. It is the fourth-largest city in Burgundy and anchors an urban area of roughly 111,000 inhabitants.
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Place details
- Locality
- Auxerre
- Region
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Country
- France
- Population
- 41,516
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13 sectionsContents
- Geography
- History
- Archaeology
- Demographics
- Climate
- Main sights
- Notable people
- Specialties
- Regional wines
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- References
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Auxerre ( , , Burgundian: Auchoirre) 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 (''aire d'attraction) comprises roughly 111,000 inhabitants. Residents of Auxerre are referred to as Auxerrois''.
Auxerre is a commercial and industrial centre, with industries including food production, woodworking and batteries. Nearby areas are also noted for the production of Burgundy wine, including Chablis. In 1995 Auxerre was named a "Town of Art and History".