Paul Bert Bridge – Clock Tower loop from Ligny-le-Châtel

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Ligny-Le-Châtel

Paul Bert Bridge – Clock Tower loop from Ligny-le-Châtel

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Paul Bert Bridge – Clock Tower loop from Ligny-le-Châtel

02:06

42.1km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.6 km for 140 m

After 20.7 km for 148 m

After 23.1 km for 65 m

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19.7 km

Statue of Paul Bert

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On the bridge of the Route Nationale 151 is the monument of the natural scientist Paul Bert, who was born in Auxerre in 1833.

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19.8 km

Paul Bert Bridge

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From this bridge you will have a breathtaking view of Auxerre.

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20.2 km

Saint Peter's Church of Auxerre

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This church was damaged by the Saracens in the 13th century. The restoration and completion did not take place until 1658.
The church is open during the day. One should …

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20.8 km

Clock Tower

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The original tower, also called Tour Gaillarde, was part of a Gallo-Roman fortification and was often restored, expanded and elevated over the centuries. A city gate was built based on …

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21.1 km

Saint-Étienne Cathedral of Auxerre

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Impressive cathedral that dominates the cityscape of Auxerre together with the Abbaye Saint-Germain.
You can visit the cathedral for free, which you should definitely do. The sight of these incredibly …

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22.0 km

View of Auxerre and the Yonne River

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The French city of Auxerre is considered the gateway to Burgundy and is situated on the River Yvonne, in the heart of the Auxerrois wine region. The banks of the …

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22.6 km