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View of Auxerre, Burgundy, from the pedestrian bridge “Passerelle de la Liberté”. On the left is the former abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre with its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, which now houses a museum. The small ridge turret appears to have been added in the 20th century.
At that time, inland shipping still played a major role on the Yonne, as can be seen from the warehouses and merchant ships. Today, leisure boats and tourism dominate river traffic. The riverside area has been redesigned in many places, e.g. with promenades, parks and tourist infrastructure.