SACRED ART MUSEUM
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Museum showcasing valuable collections, tracing the province's history from the to the century
A museum in a church - a curious idea, don't you think? Quite the contrary, since the museum, inaugurated in 1980 at the instigation of Canon Marilier, was founded with the aim of preserving the religious heritage of regional buildings. Thus, far from looting and in the calm of the Bernardine monastery church, visitors discover the precious collections, inviting them to retrace the history of the province from the 12th to the 20th century. Just a stone's throw from the Place des Cordeliers and the Musée de la vie bourguignonne, the church is a jewel in itself for those with a passion for religious buildings. Listed as a historic monument and consecrated in 1710, the church's striking rotunda, topped by a green copper dome, opens onto chapels, a vestibule and the choir. Between 1970 and 1980, some 380 objects were identified and put on public display. Sculptures, paintings, goldsmith's and silversmith's work and liturgical textiles are all on display, while other items (around 500 today) are regularly added to the collection over time. Discover, for example, the magnificent black marble and polychrome wood altar by Dijon sculptor Jean Dubois dating from 1675, one of the collection's highlights. To help you learn more about this particular art form, the city's cultural department offers guided tours as part of its cultural calendar, as well as creative and artistic workshops. A contemplative visit to add to your discovery of the city.
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