For centuries, the line between divine protection and mortal peril in Auxerre was drawn in stone, yet written in blood. I am Axel, and I will be guiding you through a city that could never quite decide where its borders lay. We are going to explore the architectural tug of war between secular rulers and sacred authorities. It turns out that when kings and bishops argue over real estate, the result is some rather spectacular masonry.
As you navigate the labyrinth of these streets, the audio will play automatically as you approach each site. If your phone decides to be temperamental, you can just press play yourself. Lost? The app map is your friend, and the chat is always open for questions. Just keep an eye out for local traffic and unforgiving cobblestones... twisting an ankle is a highly inefficient way to enjoy medieval engineering.
Now, let us begin. As you head toward the Church of Saint-Eusèbe, imagine a time when standing where you are would have left you at the mercy of raiders. Try not to dwell on that too much.
