The 15th-century tapestries are composed of 19 panels that originally decorated the choir.
The church was commissioned by Duke Hugues III of Burgundy in the 12th century.
It houses a 15th-century Black Virgin statue, which remains a focal point of local veneration.
The bell tower, rebuilt in the 16th century, was originally capped by a wooden spire that was destroyed by lightning.
The interior contains a notable 16th-century stone altarpiece depicting the life of Saint Sebastian.
The Basilique Notre-Dame de Beaune is a 12th-century Romanesque church renowned for its collection of 15th-century tapestries. It served as a collegiate church before receiving the title of basilica in 1958. The interior houses a rare series of tapestries depicting the Life of the Virgin, commissioned by the chapter of the collegiate church in 1474. The architecture features a central nave with barrel vaults and a prominent 13th-century bell tower. The building is constructed primarily of local limestone sourced from the Côte d'Or region. It functions as a place of active worship for the parish of Beaune. The church remains a significant example of Burgundian Romanesque architecture, though it incorporates later Gothic additions. It occupies a central position within the historic core of the city.
From the Place du Général Leclerc, capturing the church's western facade in the morning light.
Visit the side chapel to view the tapestries, which are displayed behind protective glass.
Check the local parish calendar as the building may be restricted during Sunday morning services.
Walk around the exterior to observe the contrast between the Romanesque nave and the 15th-century flamboyant Gothic porches.
Do not attempt to enter through the main portal during active funeral or wedding services; use side entrances instead.
Maintain silence, remove hats, and refrain from using flash photography inside the sanctuary.
