Shrine of the Child Jesus, Beaune (Sanctuaire de l’Enfant-Jésus de Beaune)
The former Carmel of Beaune, a place of prayer devoted to the Child Jesus since the 17th century.
- Abbey or church
- In Beaune itself
- Allow about 30 minutes
€290for a half-day wine tour starting here, up to 4 guests
At a glance
- Official website
- sanctuaire-beaune.org
Getting there
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About the place
North of the old town, on the rue de Chorey, the former Carmelite convent of Beaune is now a diocesan sanctuary dedicated to the Child Jesus. Its story goes back to a young 17th-century nun, Marguerite Parigot. A community of Carmelite sisters welcomes pilgrims and visitors to its chapel.
What you will see
The chapel is open to visitors for quiet prayer and reflection, and it is the heart of the sanctuary's devotion to the Child Jesus. The mood is contemplative, so this is a place for a calm pause rather than a sightseeing stop. It is also possible to visit the monastery and to meet one of the sisters by appointment. Pilgrims and visitors come here in search of peace and comfort in prayer.
History
Carmelite nuns settled in Beaune in 1619, in the former priory of Saint-Étienne. Marguerite Parigot, born the same year, entered the convent at the age of eleven. Known as Sister Marguerite of the Blessed Sacrament, she spread devotion to the childhood of Christ. In December 1643 Gaston de Renty gave her and the Carmel a statue of the Child Jesus, honoured as the King of Grace.
Expelled during the Revolution in 1792, the Carmelites returned to Beaune in the early 19th century and moved to the present site on the rue de Chorey in 1836. Enclosed religious life continued there until 2001. In 2014 the Archbishop of Dijon made the old Carmel a diocesan sanctuary, and the Carmelite Sisters of the Child Jesus arrived to lead it.
Planning your visit
Tips for your visit
Allow about half an hour. The sanctuary is a short walk north of the ramparts. Dress and behave as you would in any place of worship, and ask ahead if you would like to visit the monastery. Check the official website for opening times and services.
Around here
What to combine with Shrine of the Child Jesus, Beaune on the same day, nearest first.
Beaune
1 km awayChorey-lès-Beaune
3 km awayPommard
4 km away
- Culture
Mois des Climats
Each year over several weeks in late spring and early summer, usually ending in early JulyBeaune - Wine festival
Beaune Saveurs de Vignes
Usually Ascension Thursday, in May, with staggered departures from late morningBeaune - Music
Festival international d’opéra baroque de Beaune
Usually four consecutive weekends in JulyBeaune
Questions
For the visit, allow about 30 minutes.
Did you know? Marguerite Parigot entered the Carmel of Beaune at eleven and, five years later, founded the Family of the Holy Child Jesus, the devotion still at the heart of the sanctuary.
Sources
From Shrine of the Child Jesus, Beaune into the vineyards
Half-day wine tour from Beaune: €290 for the car, up to 4 guests