Auxerre Cathedral, Architecture And Windows

Most of Auxerre's cathedral was built between 1215 and 1233, atop an 11th century church, the crypt of which largely remains. Auxerre is thus a high Gothic, age-wise. It is not a large cathedral nor is it in my opinion flamboyant, but it is attractive and interesting. Its major attractions, in addition to its age and architecture, are its 13th century windows, in the ambulatory, and the 11th century frescoes in the crypt, depicting, among other things, Jesus on horseback, something utterly unique in Christian art history.

Approaching from the south

Organ (note three clusters of 40mm Bofors defending the organ...just kidding)

Very old painting on the south wall by the transept

Rose window

Nave view...balance, harmony, light...

Elevation...not a huge nor particularly high church

Another rose window

Choir; 16th century,  plain and small

Altar

Just a few of the windows, ambulatory, 13th century

Jesse's "Tree"

Life of Jesus

Not sure

Higher up

Impressive windows though not as accessible at Bourges;
nor as clean