Carolingian Crypts Auxerre

Being one of the best kept secrets of the city of Auxerre, the crypts have been preserved amazingly well. The tombs are actually decorated with quite a lot of frescoes, some of which date way back to the 19th century. Excavations done in the area in more recent times resulted in the finding of evidence that points to activities in the crypts from the Merovingian period, which started at about the end of the 5th century. Because of the history and the impressive frescoes in the Carolingian Crypts, this is definitely among the many amazing attractions in Auxerre that visitors should take the time to visit.