Auxerre

British

/ ozɛr /

noun

a town in central France, capital of Yonne department; Gothic cathedral. Pop: 37 790 (1999)

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Fellow European hopefuls Rennes followed their 3-1 defeat of leaders Paris Saint-Germain last week with a 3-0 victory at Auxerre to stay level on points with Lille.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Sunday's other results saw Nice come from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brest, while Toulouse drew 0-0 with Auxerre and Angers defeated bottom side Metz 1-0.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

PSG are in action on Friday when they visit Auxerre and could put the pressure on Lens by taking top spot with a victory.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Arsenal, still managed by Arsene Wenger then, were reportedly scouting him during that loan spell to Auxerre.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

The asylums of Saint-Yon, of La Roche-sur-Yon, of Clermont, of Sainte-Gemme, and of Auxerre, have been inspired by the example of Bicêtre, and have followed its methods.

From Mentally Defective Children by Binet, Alfred

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