Place Charles Surugue

Place Charles-Surugue, in Auxerre

Place Charles-Surugue is a charming square of the historic heart of Auxerre, lined with half-timbered houses. The Auxerre audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque place, animated by its terraces and its convivial atmosphere.

A picturesque square with half-timbered houses

Place Charles-Surugue is one of the most charming squares of the historic heart of Auxerre. Lined with fine half-timbered houses with colourful façades, typical of the city, it gives off a picturesque and warm atmosphere. Animated by its cafés and its terraces, sometimes adorned with a fountain and flowers, it is a pleasant place of meeting and relaxation in the heart of the pedestrian area. Through the seasons and the markets, the square lives to the rhythm of the town and illustrates all the medieval charm and the art of living of Auxerre.

What to see

You admire the fine half-timbered houses with colourful façades, and you enjoy the convivial atmosphere of the cafés and terraces, in a picturesque square of the historic heart. Place Charles-Surugue illustrates the medieval charm of Auxerre. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place Charles-Surugue lies in the heart of the old town of Auxerre, in the pedestrian area, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible; the cafés and terraces have their own hours. The square is particularly lively in fine weather.

What is particular about Place Charles-Surugue in Auxerre?

Its fine half-timbered houses with colourful façades and its convivial atmosphere of cafés and terraces, which make it one of the most charming squares of the historic heart.

Where is Place Charles-Surugue?

In the heart of the old town of Auxerre, in France.