Basilique Notre-Dame

Frommer's Review

Notre-Dame Basilica, representing the oldest Christian parish north of Mexico, has weathered a tumultuous history of bombardment, reconstruction, and restoration. Parts of the existing basilica date from the original 1647 structure, including the bell tower and portions of the walls, but most of today's exterior is from the reconstruction completed in 1771. The interior, a re-creation undertaken after a fire in 1922, is flamboyantly neo-baroque, with shadows wavering by the fluttering light of votive candles. Paintings and ecclesiastical treasures still remain from the time of the French regime, including a chancel lamp given by Louis XIV. Over 900 people are buried in the crypt, including 4 governors of New France (Frontenac, Vaudreuil, Callières and Jonquière). The basilica is connected to the group of old buildings that make up Québec Seminary. There is an organ concert the first Sunday of every month at 3:30pm.

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