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The ancient houses in the centre of Auxerre have decorated facades with wooden partition.
Some of these houses have been built in the XVI century. The wooden partition are often carved
with tangled decorations and coats of arms of work as many of these houses used to be the
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The Church of St. Peter was built on the site of an ancient abbey.
The Romanesque church was reconstructed between XVI and XVII century with a great squared tower
similar to that of the Cathedral.
The wine-makers have financed a part of the construction and they have placed their protecting
saints on the portals of the facade, St. Vincent and St. Cartault. |
Small artisan mill in Vallan, near Auxerre. |
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The abbey of Pontigny was founded in 1114 by Hugues of Mâcon and,
according to the tradition, eleven other monks, in the Vallée du Serein. |
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View of the entrance of the abbey. |
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Bourbon-Lancy is a small medieval town in the Southwest of the Bourgogne Region.
It is located in the West part of the department of Saône-et-Loire, close to the Allier and the Nièvre.
 Bourbon-Lancy Coats of Arms
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Bourbon-Lancy is known since ancient times for its thermal waters. Today it offers a beautiful
medieval heritage: the bell tower, the old district, the bastions and a Romanesque church. |
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