Abbeys and Basilicas in Burgundy

Romanesque and Gothic Church
89230 Pontigny

The Abbey of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Edme de Pontigny, a 12th-century Cistercian church located in the Yonne, is now cathedral of the Mission de France and houses historical relics.

Paths of Compostela - Via Vézelay
89450 Vézelay

The Basilica Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay, a jewel of 12th century Burgundy Romanesque art, is an ancient abbey located in Vézelay in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous for its tympanum and carved capitals.

Romanesque Church
71600 Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paray-le-Monial, 11th century Burgundy Romanesque gem, located in Saône-et-Loire, is a former Clunisian priory listed as a historical monument since 1846, famous for its architecture inspired by Cluny and its role in devotion to the Sacred Heart.

Romanesque Church
21210 Saulieu

The Basilica of Saint-Andoche de Saulieu, a 12th century Romanesque building in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a Clunisian architectural gem. Located in Saulieu (Côte d'Or), it houses relics of Christian martyrs and remarkable historical capitals.

Basilica
21121 Fontaine-lès-Dijon

The castle of Fontaine-lès-Dijon, built in the 11th century and renovated, houses a 19th century basilica. Located in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, this historic site is linked to the birth of Bernard de Clairvaux and forms the Saint-Bernard ensemble with a medieval church.

Romanesque Church
89100 Sens

The Saint-Savinian Basilica of Sens, built in 1068 in the Yonne, is a medieval religious building with an ancient crypt, classified as a Historic Monument since 1862.

21440 Saint-Seine-l'Abbaye

The Abbatial Palace of Saint-Seine-l'Abbaye, located in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a historic monument with facades and roofs protected since 1928. It embodies the religious architectural heritage of the region.