Auxerre is reputed for its vineyards, which produce the famous Chablis wine. It is enjoyed with gougères, the local speciality. The Cathedral of Saint Stephen is the pride of Auxerre. This 13th-century building is decorated with superb stained glass windows. The old town of Auxerre has retained a medieval appearance with its narrow streets and timber-framed houses. Auxerre has many open spaces, the most appreciated by the inhabitants being the Parc de l'Arbre Sec with its botanical garden and bird refuge.
