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A beautiful Romanesque church with a modern blue-and-gold organ and a digital exhibition of its architecture.
One of the finest Romanesque churches in the region, built on the ruins of an 8th-century abbey, the Basilica de Saulieu is constructed of Auxois limestone and measures 42 m long by 25 m wide. Inside, you'll find the relics of Saint Andoche, de facto elevating the building to the rank of basilica. It also boasts a magnificent blue and gold organ, one of the most remarkable in Burgundy, both visually and sonically. The organ was commissioned following a design competition. The design chosen is strikingly modern, yet blends in perfectly with the basilica's decor. The two thousand pipes are up to 6 m high for the lowest ones! The modernity doesn't stop there: the instrument is equipped with an automaton, which plays musical programs (every Saturday in July and August). Last but not least, be sure to visit the digital gallery "The World of Saint Andoche", located in the nave on your right. Here you'll discover a 3D reconstruction of the basilica's interior architecture, as well as some of its most remarkable capitals. Some represent themes from the Old and New Testaments, while others have animal or floral themes. This is an opportunity to observe in detail the sculptural representations of this splendid Romanesque period. Concerts are also regularly held here, especially during the Christmas season.
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Avec de superbes statues, un orgue magnifique, la basilique jouxte le musée Pompon vraiment un très bel endroits à visités si l'on y passes....