AUXERRE/Abbey of St Etienne
Previous | Home | NextAbbey of St Etienne (St Stephen) was the first Martyr disciple who died by stoning. This Gothic 13-16th century Cathedral has elaborate stained glass windows and a Romanesque crypt with fine 11th century frescoes showing Christ on a white horse. Napoleon rested here after returning from Elba before starting his 100 day campaign culminating in the battle of Waterloo
