Basilica of Saint-Remi
The Basilica of Saint-Remi (French: Basilique Saint-Remi) is a medieval abbey church in Reims, France (Rue Simon). It was founded in the 11th century "over the chapel of St. Christophe where St. Remi was buried." It is "the largest Romanesque church in northern France, though with later additions." The church has been a monument historique since 1840, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 as a part of Cathedral of Notre-Dame, former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau.
| Basilica of Saint-Remi | |
|---|---|
Basilique Saint-Remi | |
| 49°14′35″N 04°02′31″E | |
| Location | Rue Simon, Reims |
| Country | France |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Reims |
Monument historique | |
| Designated | 1840 |
| Reference no. | PA00078785 |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Criteria | i, ii, iii |
| Designated | 1991 |
| Part of | Cathedral of Notre-Dame, former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, Reims |
| Reference no. | 601-002 |
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