--- title: "Église Saint-Symphorien: How to Visit and What to See" description: "Saint-Symphorien stands on the north-western edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, in what was the winegrowers' quarter." url: https://www.cote-privee.com/things-to-do/eglise-saint-symphorien-nuits-saint-georges lang: en updated: 2026-10-08 generated: 2026-10-08 image: https://www.cote-privee.com/og/things-to-do/eglise-saint-symphorien-nuits-saint-georges.png --- # Église Saint-Symphorien > Église Saint-Symphorien: a 13th-century church in the old winegrowers' quarter of Nuits-Saint-Georges, still marked by the Romanesque style. Église Saint-Symphorien is in Nuits-Saint-Georges (Côte-d'Or), 24 min by road (20 km) from Beaune. Allow 20 to 30 minutes · Private driver from Beaune: €90 one way for the whole car, up to 4 guests. Saint-Symphorien stands on the north-western edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, in what was the winegrowers' quarter. Built in the 13th century, it is a Gothic church that still looks largely Romanesque, with a squat square tower over the crossing. The old town cemetery surrounds it. ## Key facts - Type: Abbeys & churches - Where: Nuits-Saint-Georges · Côte-d'Or - Location: 15 km north-east of Beaune · Côte de Nuits - Coordinates: 47.1415, 4.9441 - 24 min from Beaune - Allow 20 to 30 minutes - Nuits-Saint-Georges - Official website: [gevreynuitstourisme.com](https://www.gevreynuitstourisme.com/ddata/eglise-saint-symphorien/) - From Beaune: ≈ 24 min · 20 km - €90 one way from Beaune with a [private driver](https://www.cote-privee.com/private-driver) - Or add it to our [half-day wine tour, €290](https://www.cote-privee.com/wine-tours/half-day). ## Getting there - [Private driver from Beaune](https://www.cote-privee.com/private-driver): 24 min by road (20 km), €90 one way for the whole car. Coming by train or plane? [Transfers from stations and airports](https://www.cote-privee.com/transfers) Estimates per vehicle for up to 4 guests, tolls included. Your price is confirmed when you book. ## History The present church was built in a single campaign in the early 13th century, around 1230 to 1240, which gives it a rare unity of style. About a century later a Gothic chapel was added on the north-east side. In 1576 the church, like the rest of Nuits, was damaged when Protestant troops attacked the town. It was repaired in the 17th century: the porch dates from 1624, and a large altarpiece, removed in the 19th century, was added at that time. At the end of the 18th century a campaign of embellishment raised the floor, recut the columns and repainted the interior, and several restorations in the 19th century gave the church its present look. Saint-Symphorien has been classified as a historic monument since 1913. After a long closure, a restoration completed in 2007 allowed visitors to return. ## What you will see Walk around the outside first to read the Latin-cross plan, the round-arched windows of the nave and the rose window of the choir. The tower over the crossing holds a manual carillon. Inside, look for a carved wooden lectern of the 15th century, a carved and pierced wooden staircase of the 16th century and an organ of 1761. The old cemetery around the church keeps the graves of local figures, and crosses set in the ground are said to mark a whole family carried off by the plague. ## Planning your visit The church opens to visitors at set times rather than every day, so check with the Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges tourist office before you go. The exterior and the old cemetery can be seen at any time. On some dates the tourist office runs guided walks of Nuits-Saint-Georges that start from the church; they cost €9 and last about two hours. The belfry and the town centre are about ten minutes away on foot. ## Did you know? The church is dedicated to Symphorien, a young Christian of Autun martyred around 179, under the emperor Marcus Aurelius. ## Around Église Saint-Symphorien What to combine with Église Saint-Symphorien on the same day, nearest first. ### Villages - [Nuits-Saint-Georges](https://www.cote-privee.com/villages/nuits-saint-georges) (1 km away): The wine town that names the Côte de Nuits, with 41 premiers crus and a lively old centre. - [Vosne-Romanée](https://www.cote-privee.com/villages/vosne-romanee) (2 km away): Six grands crus, including Romanée-Conti and La Tâche, in the village called the pearl of the Côte. - [Premeaux-Prissey](https://www.cote-privee.com/villages/premeaux-prissey) (3 km away): Two old villages joined in 1972, with walled premier cru clos and wines sold as Nuits-Saint-Georges. ### Châteaux - [Château de Vosne-Romanée](https://www.cote-privee.com/chateaux/chateau-de-vosne-romanee) (2 km away): The family seat of the Comtes Liger-Belair, owners of the grand cru La Romanée. - [Château de la Berchère](https://www.cote-privee.com/chateaux/chateau-de-la-berchere) (3 km away): A moated château between Nuits-Saint-Georges and the Saône plain, now a hotel. - [Maison forte d’Agencourt](https://www.cote-privee.com/chateaux/maison-forte-d-agencourt) (3 km away): A moated fortified house east of Nuits, rebuilt around 1650 and now a rural school. ### Things to do - [Dufouleur Frères](https://www.cote-privee.com/things-to-do/dufouleur-freres-oenotheque-nuits-saint-georges) (1 km away): A Nuits-Saint-Georges family wine house since 1848, with a tasting room in the former stables of its château. - [Nuits-Saint-Georges Museum (Musée de Nuits-Saint-Georges)](https://www.cote-privee.com/things-to-do/musee-de-nuits-saint-georges), 1 km away: Gallo-Roman and Merovingian finds displayed in the vaulted cellars of a former wine house. - [Caveau Moillard](https://www.cote-privee.com/things-to-do/caveau-moillard-nuits-saint-georges) (1 km away): The Nuits-Saint-Georges tasting cellar of the Moillard wine house, the Caveau des Mosaïques. ### Restaurants - [La Table d’Hôte, La Rôtisserie du Chambertin](https://www.cote-privee.com/restaurants/la-table-d-hote-rotisserie-du-chambertin-gevrey) (9 km away · 1 MICHELIN star): A starred tasting table in an eighteenth-century house in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin - [Le Charlemagne](https://www.cote-privee.com/restaurants/le-charlemagne-pernand-vergelesses) (10 km away · 1 MICHELIN star): Burgundy with a Japanese accent, facing the hill of Corton-Charlemagne ### Events - **Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 October 2026 (Confirmed by the organiser)** · [Fête du Vin Bourru](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/fete-du-vin-bourru-nuits-saint-georges): Nuits-Saint-Georges toasts the new vintage with cloudy, still-fermenting bourru. (Wine festival · Nuits-Saint-Georges) - **Sunday, 14 March 2027 (Expected dates, not yet confirmed)** · [Vente des Vins des Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/hospices-de-nuits-wine-auction): The Côte de Nuits' own charity wine auction, held each spring since 1961. (Wine auction · Vougeot) - **Usually the Saturday and Sunday of the Hospices de Nuits sale weekend, in early to mid March.** · [Salon des Vignerons de Nuits-Saint-Georges](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/salon-des-vignerons-nuits-saint-georges): Forty Nuits-Saint-Georges growers pour their wines on the weekend of the Hospices sale. (Wine festival · Nuits-Saint-Georges) - **Usually the Saturday of the Hospices de Nuits sale weekend, in early to mid March.** · [Semi-marathon de Nuits-Saint-Georges](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/semi-marathon-nuits-saint-georges): A half marathon through the grands crus, run on the weekend of the Hospices de Nuits sale. (Sport · Nuits-Saint-Georges) - **Every Whitsun (Pentecost) weekend, from Saturday to Monday, in May or June.** · [Reulle-Vergy en fête (Carrefour artisanal)](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/reulle-vergy-en-fete): A Hautes-Côtes village fête of crafts and local food over the Whitsun weekend. (Tradition · Reulle-Vergy) - **Usually the last week of May.** · [Festival Volcan de Nuits](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/festival-volcan-de-nuits): A small festival of music, art and food that erupts in Nuits-Saint-Georges each spring. (Music · Nuits-Saint-Georges) ## Questions about Église Saint-Symphorien ### How far is Église Saint-Symphorien from Beaune? Église Saint-Symphorien is about 24 min from Beaune by road (20 km). With a private driver, the trip from Beaune starts at €90 for the whole car, up to 4 guests. ### How long does a visit to Église Saint-Symphorien take? For the visit, allow 20 to 30 minutes. ### When is Église Saint-Symphorien open? Opening days and times change during the year, so check the official website (gevreynuitstourisme.com) before you go. Your driver can plan the day around them. ### Can a private driver take us to Église Saint-Symphorien? Yes. Your driver collects you in Beaune or at your hotel in an electric Polestar 2 (up to 4 guests), waits while you visit and plans the rest of the day with you. The driver speaks English, French, Mandarin Chinese and Arabic. → [Half-day wine tour, €290](https://www.cote-privee.com/wine-tours/half-day) ## Book - [Book a driver here](https://www.cote-privee.com/book?service=driver&place=sight:stsymphoriennsg): €90 one way from Beaune · up to 4 guests ## Sources - - - - - --- Canonical page: