The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Burgundy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

December 29, 2021 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in Burgundy, France including Saint Gildard Convent & Museum, Prieure de Saint-Thibault-en-Auxois, Abbaye Notre Dame de Veniere, Eglise de Saint-Marcel, Basilique de Vezelay, Cathedrale St-Lazare, Abbaye de Fontenay, Cathedrale Saint-Benigne de Dijon, Cathedrale St-Etienne, Palais Synodal.
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1. Saint Gildard Convent & Museum

34 rue Saint Gildard, 58000, Nevers France +33 3 86 71 99 50 [email protected] http://www.sainte-bernadette-soubirous-nevers.com/
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Saint Gildard Convent & Museum

Espace Bernadette, where lies the intact body of Bernadette Soubirous will welcome you in the ancient convent where she lived for 13 years as a sister of Charity of Nevers. You will discover a highly renowned shrine visited each year by almost 200 000 pilgrims from all over the world. Surrounded by a 4 ha park, located right in the town centre of Nevers, Espace Bernadette provides accommodation, meals and activities for a stay or a time of retreat.

Reviewed By W4755GQsusanh

I went on a 206 tour, by myself from Rhode Island , USA. to go to Lourdes and also see St. Bernadette.. I had always wanted to see her.. and I will confess. I got someone to take a picture of me with her.. I was kneeling and looking at her.. I told the nun when I left that I was so happy to be there, and that she was a Sleeping Beauty.. .. there were all these girls that came in with their phones, smartphones.. taking video and that was definitely dis respectful and I feel like Poor Bernadette.. even though her soul is in Heaven, she knows her body is there.,the poor girl suffered very much with her illnesses.. the Bernadette and Passion of Bernadette videos are excellent..I loved Lourdes.., and someday hope to go back maybe.. If only I could learn French?? I know you can volunteer there.. I would like that.. I will never see Bernadette again.. in this world.. that was once in a lifetime and I got my photo.. and I left her a note that said 'St Bernadette,, I have always wanted to meet you in person on Earth, and now I hope to meet you in Heaven...

2. Prieure de Saint-Thibault-en-Auxois

21350 Vitteaux France
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Prieure de Saint-Thibault-en-Auxois

3. Abbaye Notre Dame de Veniere

71700 Boyer France +33 3 85 51 05 85 [email protected] http://www.abbaye-veniere.fr/
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Abbaye Notre Dame de Veniere

4. Eglise de Saint-Marcel

Place de l'eglise A côté de la mairie, 71380 Saint-Marcel France +33 3 85 42 43 60 http://www.saintmarcel.com/culture-et-asso/patrimoine/
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Eglise de Saint-Marcel

5. Basilique de Vezelay

Place de la Madeleine, 89450 Vezelay France +33 3 86 33 39 50 http://www.basiliquedevezelay.org
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4.5 based on 1,114 reviews

Basilique de Vezelay

The Basilica and the relics of St. Mary Magdalene have made and continue to make of Vezelay a major spiritual destination. Vezelay has for centuries captured the imagination of people. Not only is the Basilica Church of St. Mary Magdalene a beacon for Christianity, it is also a place of major importance in history and in art history. It has as such recently been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Vezelay was originally a monastic church, which it is now again while remaining a pilgrimage place. It has also been a parish church for some two centuries. The Basilica is a highly praised spiritual and tourist destination for all alike: believers, pilgrims or visitors.

Reviewed By claudiad38

One of the great roman cathedrals. Some renovations scaffolding when we visited. Daily evening and other services, don't miss.

6. Cathedrale St-Lazare

Place du Terreau, 71400, Autun France http://cathedrale.autun-art-et-histoire.fr/la-cathedrale.html
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Cathedrale St-Lazare

Reviewed By rosemaryborder - Cervon, France

Marvellous. Thank you, Giselbertus, for the wonderful sculpture. You can see more of his work in the Musée Rolin.

7. Abbaye de Fontenay

Marmagne, 21500 Montbard France +33 3 80 92 15 00 [email protected] http://www.abbayedefontenay.com
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Abbaye de Fontenay

The Abbey of Fontenay was founded by Saint Bernard in 1118. It is one of the oldest Cistercian abbeys in Europe. The Romanesque architecture offers a remarkable unity to all buildings remained intact since the Middle Ages. The Abbey was transformed into a paper mill after the French Revolution by the family Montgolfier and was bought back in 1906 by Edouard Aynard, the ancestor of the present owners who continue on safeguarding this masterpiece of Romanesque art. The old Abbey of Fontenay (12th century) was one of the first monuments to be inscribed on the Unesco world heritage list. This classification has distinguished the exceptional value of Fontenay and its environment. Free Parking and gift shop. Until 1/11/2020, Fontenay Abbey is open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Regular guided tours will take place only on weekends in French. From 02/11/2020 to 18/12/2020, only the week-end from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and free tour only.

Reviewed By Carmen8889 - Bucharest, Romania

This was one of the highlights of my trip in Burgundy. The guided tour was very insightful, the site is very well kept and everyone is willing to help and provide any additional information. It is definitely a place to return!

8. Cathedrale Saint-Benigne de Dijon

4 Place Saint Benigne, 21000, Dijon France +33 3 80 30 39 33 http://dijoon.free.fr/pagespeciale.htm
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Cathedrale Saint-Benigne de Dijon

Considered a masterpiece of Romanesque art, this abbey church was built in 1007 and features a crypt containing sculptures dating from the eleventh century.

Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia

This lovely church has a beautiful mosaic tiled roof, which looked different depending on the sun and time of day. My favourite church in the city.

9. Cathedrale St-Etienne

Place de la Republique, 89100 Sens France +33 3 86 65 19 49 [email protected] http://www.tourisme-sens.com/visite-musee/cathedrale-saint-etienne/
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Cathedrale St-Etienne

Regarded as the first of the great Gothic cathedrals, its construction began in 1130. At the same period, catholic buildings were still designed according to Norman architecture. The architect of Sens applied a revolutionary design for the vaulting: the ribbed vault. Then, the Saint-Stephen's Cathedral has known successive developments ("flamboyant" Gothic transept for instance) but has kept a beautiful unit. Our tips: don't miss the unique and popular lightshow "Lumieres de Sens" from mid-June to mid-September! This is an amazing introduction to a detailed visit of the st Gothic Cathedral. Opened everyday of the year from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. Guiding tours (during the summer) and outlets available at the Tourist Office.

Reviewed By ovo777 - Yerevan, Armenia

One of the first gothic cathedrals in France inspiring and full with gorgeous masterpieces to admire !

10. Palais Synodal

Sens France +33 3 86 64 46 27
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Palais Synodal

Serving as the seat of the ecclesiastical court, this structure was built by Gautier Cornut, archbishop of Direction, sometime between 1230 and 1240.

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