Viewpoint from Paul Bert Bridge

The viewpoint from the Paul-Bert bridge, in Auxerre

The Paul-Bert bridge offers one of the finest views of Auxerre over the Yonne and the monuments of the old town. The Auxerre audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this panorama of which you never tire, over the tiered city on the banks of the water.

The view of which you never tire

From the Paul-Bert bridge, which spans the Yonne, the walkers enjoy a panorama of which you never tire. From this viewpoint, the old town of Auxerre reveals itself in all its splendour, tiered above the river: the quays, the old houses and, dominating the ensemble, the spires of Saint-Étienne Cathedral, Saint-Germain Abbey and Saint-Pierre Church. Reflected in the water, this harmonious picture sums up all the beauty of Auxerre. It is one of the finest viewpoints of the town, especially at sunset.

What to see

You admire the old town tiered above the Yonne, with its quays, its old houses and the spires of the cathedral, the abbey and Saint-Pierre Church, reflected in the water. The viewpoint from the Paul-Bert bridge is one of the finest of Auxerre. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Paul-Bert bridge spans the Yonne, at the foot of the old town of Auxerre, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public space. The view is particularly beautiful at sunset, when the light gilds the monuments reflected in the river.

What can you see from the Paul-Bert bridge in Auxerre?

The old town tiered above the Yonne, with its quays and the spires of Saint-Étienne Cathedral, Saint-Germain Abbey and Saint-Pierre Church, reflected in the water.

Where is the Paul-Bert bridge?

On the Yonne, at the foot of the old town of Auxerre, in France.