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NOTRE-DAME BASILICA OF MONTREAL

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110, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, Canada
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2024
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2024

Basilica built in neo-gothic style by an Irish architect, open daily for prayer and confession.

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Montréal was built in the Gothic Revival style between 1824 and 1829 by James O'Donnell, an Irish architect who immigrated to New York and whose body is buried beneath one of the basilica's pillars. The interior decoration, the work of French-Canadian architect Victor Bourgeau, dates from 1876 and is a major attraction: abundant sculptures, woodwork and gilding, an altarpiece in the choir, a particularly remarkable black walnut pulpit carved by Louis-Philippe Hébert, a monumental organ by the Casavant brothers of Saint-Hyacinthe, said to be one of the largest in the world (organ concerts), a baptistery decorated by Ozias Leduc, beautiful stained-glass windows in the lower section. Behind the choir is the Sacré-Coeur chapel, rebuilt in 1982 after a fire destroyed some admirable works by Quebec artists. It features a steel vault covered in limewood, and above all a gigantic bronze altarpiece, a contemporary work by Charles Daudelin. The twin towers, the 68-metre-high Tempérance and Persévérance, have long dominated the Montreal landscape.

The Basilica has been the scene of major events, from the funeral of Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier in 1873, one of the Fathers of Confederation and former Prime Minister of Canada, to that of Pierre-Elliot Trudeau in October 2000, the funeral of Maurice Richard, one of field hockey's greatest players, that of filmmaker Gille Carle, not forgetting the wedding of Céline Dion (her husband and impresario, René Angélil, was given a state funeral at the Basilica on January 22, 2016). The great International Eucharistic Congress of 1910 was held here, and Pope John Paul II received children here in 1984.

The basilica is open every day for prayer, confession, meditation and religious services (no entrance fee required). It is also possible to visit the site as a self-guided tour (ticket to be reserved in advance). Finally, for an outstanding sound and light experience, the basilica offers multimedia installations that highlight the works under the rood screens, as well as the superb immersive AURA show created by Moment Factory. The latter has been updated with more music and images. For showtimes and online ticketing, visit the website (aurabasiliquemontreal.com).

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Visited in september 2023
Très belle basilique au cœur du vieux Montréal
Très belle basilique au cœur du vieux Montréal.
Le jeux de lumières est très beau, l'orgue, l'autel... sont impressionnants.

Seule la nef et la chapelle sont visitables (si pas de messe dans la chapelle..), la boutique souvenir était fermée.
Prix par conséquent un peu excessif.. pour 40min max de visite.

Achat uniquement par CB (n'accepte pas de cash).
Préférable d'acheter en ligne pour éviter de faire la queue .. même tôt le matin.
joel42
Visited in september 2022
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Basilique somptueuse
Vraiment un très beau bâtiment.
Couleurs, jeux de lumières, sculptures, ... La visite vaut le détour, même si se trouve dommage de faire payer l'entrée d'un bâtiment religieux. Assez cher.
fute_939731
Visited in may 2019
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Sublime
Très beau bâtiment, c'est grandiose!
L'orgue est incroyable. Nous avons pu même écouter un incroyable joueur d'orgue! C'était géniale!
gap1
Visited in january 2020
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Magnifique basilique, le prix de l'entrée en vaut la chandelle. Les couleurs à l'intérieure sont magnifiques. L'orgue est gigantesque.
dj_rob
Visited in august 2019
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Cette basilique est magnifique ! Vous serez éblouis par son architecture, ses ornements et ses belles couleurs ainsi que son histoire. Nous l'avons visitées dans le cadre d'une visite guidée du centre de Montréal. Je recommande

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