Auxerre (FR)

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Auxerre is the capital of the Yonne department and the fourth-largest city in Burgundy. Auxerre's population today is about 39,000; the metropolitan area comprises roughly 92,000 inhabitants. Residents of Auxerre are referred to as Auxerrois.

Auxerre is a commercial and industrial centre, with industries including food production, woodworking and batteries. It is also noted for its production of Burgundy wine, including world-famous Chablis. In 1995 Auxerre was named "Town of Art and History".

Postmark Examples

Newspaper Wrapper. AUXERRE in 1891.

Slogan cancels

Abbey St Germain, Jazz in the village 25-26 Jun 1988, 7 Jun 1988

Abbey St Germain, Jazz in the village 23-24 Jun 1989, 12 Jun 1989

Abbey St Germain, Jazz in the village 21-23 Jun 1990, 20 Jun 1990

Slogan cancel 1994