Yonne

American

[yawn] / yɔn /

noun

a department in central France. 2,881 sq. mi. (7,460 sq. km). Auxerre.

Yonne British

/ jɔn /

noun

a department of N central France, in Burgundy region. Capital: Auxerre. Pop: 335 917 (2003 est). Area: 7461 sq km (2910 sq miles)
a river in N France, flowing generally northwest to the Seine at Montereau. Length: 290 km (180 miles)

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These include Aube, Cher, Loiret and Yonne, according to the country's weather service, Meteo France.

From BBC

In an interview with local newspaper L'Yonne Républicaine, Ms Habsaoui's lawyer said the mayor was "stunned by the discovery made in her house by the gendarmes".

From BBC

Miss Parrish's body was found in the River Yonne, not far from Auxerre, the following morning.

From BBC

Speaking to local newspaper L’Yonne Républicaine, Furlan said he was notified of a 10-day suspension on Tuesday.

From Seattle Times

In Yonne, Ms. Le Pen hammered away at the themes that carried her through to the second round.

From New York Times

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