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A walk through Auxerre, Burgundy

"Une promenade dans Auxerre en Bourgogne"
French A1 writing exercise

Vincent is enjoying a nice walk through the city of Auxerre, in the French region of Burgundy.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "today", "to visit [a place]", "to start [something]", "a walk (leisure)", "along the (river)", "to watch [something]", "a boat", "to find [something] [adj.]", "very", "relaxing", "then...", "to see", "a tower", "impressive", "later", "the historic centre (town)", "there (location)", "to admire [something]", "the town square", "when", "a statue", "to sing [something]", "popular", "a nursery rhyme", "of course", "really", "charming".

Written by Qualified French Expert Aurélie Drouard HKH, Licence d'anglais LLCE
Last updated: 2026-10-19

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How the test works
You’ll practise: Le Présent (Indicatif), Adjectif, Verbes réguliers avec -ER

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Today, I'm visiting the city of Auxerre in Burgundy. I start my walk along the Yonne River and I watch the small boats. I find this moment very relaxing. Then, I go to see Saint-Étienne Cathedral. Its tall towers are impressive! Later, I make my way to the historic centre. There, I admire the timber-framed houses, the famous Clock Tower and the town square. When I see the statue of Cadet Rousselle, I sing the popular nursery rhyme, of course! Auxerre really is a charming city.

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