Former Saint-Philibert church

The former Church of Saint-Philibert, in Dijon

The former Church of Saint-Philibert is the only Romanesque church of Dijon, a former parish of the winegrowers. The Dijon audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this venerable twelfth-century building, neighbour of Saint-Bénigne Cathedral.

The only Romanesque church of the town

The former Church of Saint-Philibert is a venerable building, the oldest witness of the religious architecture of Dijon in this style. Built in the twelfth century, after the great fire that ravaged the town in 1137, it is the only Romanesque church that the town keeps. It was formerly the parish of the winegrowers, who lived in this district near Saint-Bénigne Cathedral, a reminder of the old importance of the vine and the wine in Dijon and Burgundy. Deconsecrated over the course of history, the church is no longer a place of worship, but keeps its characteristic Romanesque architecture, with the sobriety and the solidity typical of this style, as well as its bell tower. A precious witness of medieval Dijon and of the wine-growing past of the town, the former Church of Saint-Philibert is discovered with respect, in memory of its original religious vocation.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the only Romanesque church of Dijon, built in the twelfth century after the great fire of 1137, a former parish of the winegrowers, with characteristic Romanesque architecture, sober and solid, and its bell tower, neighbour of Saint-Bénigne Cathedral. The former Church of Saint-Philibert is a witness of medieval Dijon. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The former Church of Saint-Philibert lies in the heart of Dijon, near Saint-Bénigne Cathedral, reachable on foot. You admire its exterior from the street; the building, deconsecrated, follows its own conditions of access, which vary. You discover it during a walk in the cathedral district.

What is particular about the former Church of Saint-Philibert of Dijon?

It is the only Romanesque church of Dijon, built in the twelfth century after the great fire of 1137; it was formerly the parish of the winegrowers and keeps its characteristic Romanesque architecture.

Where is the former Church of Saint-Philibert of Dijon?

In the heart of Dijon, near Saint-Bénigne Cathedral, in France.