Séminaire Chapel

The Seminary Chapel, in Auxerre

The chapel of the former seminary is a fine religious building of Auxerre. The Auxerre audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary, a witness of the history of religious training in the town.

The sanctuary of the former seminary

The Seminary Chapel is the former chapel of the major seminary of Auxerre, where the future priests of the diocese were once trained. This religious building, with careful architecture, testifies to the importance of ecclesiastical life and religious teaching in the episcopal city, long marked by the influence of its bishops and its abbey. Its interior, sober and contemplative, and its façade complete the rich spiritual heritage of Auxerre. You discover it with respect, as a discreet witness of the religious history of the town.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the façade and the sober and contemplative interior of the former seminary chapel, a witness of the ecclesiastical life and the religious teaching of Auxerre. The Seminary Chapel completes the spiritual heritage of the town. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Seminary Chapel lies in the heart of Auxerre, reachable on foot. You admire its façade from the street; access inside depends on its current uses and may follow its own conditions, which vary. It is best to enquire before coming and to respect the character of the place.

What was the Seminary Chapel of Auxerre?

The former chapel of the major seminary, where the future priests of the diocese were trained, a witness of the ecclesiastical life and the religious teaching in the episcopal city of Auxerre.

Where is the Seminary Chapel?

In the heart of Auxerre, in France.