Place Général Leclerc

Place General-Leclerc

The Beaune audio-guided tour leads you to Place General-Leclerc, right next to the Basilica of Notre-Dame. This paved square offers a fine view of the old facades and makes the transition between the medieval lanes and the rest of the town.

A tribute to the Liberation

The square owes its name to General Philippe Leclerc, a figure of the Liberation during the Second World War. This name was given to it in tribute to his role in the reconquest of French territory in 1944, as in many towns across the country. Now pedestrian and peaceful, the square is lined with benches, terraces and shops, in a setting marked by the close presence of the basilica.

What there is to see

From the square, the Basilica of Notre-Dame, one of the last great Romanesque churches in Burgundy, displays its facade and bell tower. The old facades lining the place and the calm of the whole make it a pleasant stop, conducive to contemplation, before continuing towards the basilica or the lanes of the centre.

Practical information

Place General-Leclerc can be seen freely, in the open air, in the heart of the historic centre of Beaune, in front of the Basilica of Notre-Dame. Pedestrian, it is accessible at any time. It is an ideal passage to link the basilica to the other sights of the centre.

Where does the name Place General-Leclerc come from ?

It pays tribute to General Philippe Leclerc, a figure of the Liberation of France in 1944.

What is next to the square ?

The Basilica of Notre-Dame, one of the last great Romanesque churches in Burgundy, stands right next to it.