Walk, Auxerre, France

Walk, Auxerre centre from the municipal campsite, France, Approximately 6.7 mile or 10.8 kilometres.

This route to town is a lot more pleasant than the shorter route.

Out of the campsite entrance, we crossed over the road, turned left and walk along Quai de la République. Take the first right turn at the traffic lights, then down by the side of the stadium, here we came to the river and swimming pool complex. At the river Yonne, we turned left again and follow the riverside path. At the lock we took the small footbridge and continued along the river bank.

It may be slightly longer this way but it's much more enjoyable, with magnificent views of the churches and bridges.  At the first bridge the Pont Paul Bert, we continued on underneath, toward the next bridge.

We did walk past the main road up in to the centre, as we where taking in the river passed the Cathédrale Saint-Étienneand and the footbridge over the river.

Than at the Abbaye Saint-Germain we eventually headed into the centre. At the end of the riverside car park after the footbridge, we crossed over the road and into Place du Coche d'Eau. Then headed up the hill away from the Abbey back towards the Cathedral.

By that time we were very hot and thirsty, so when we did come to a smell bar we popped in for a drink and sat outside. After a while the barman comes out and asks if we are parked along this road, as the traffic warden is on the way, I think this is very thoughtful of him. So as a thank you I order more beer.

After a wander around the center we walked back via the main road, the Route de Vaux, a long straight boring route or you can go back down to the river and walk back the way you came, it is much better and you can get a beer at the swimming pool, as you pass.