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The Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica Cathedral, in collaboration with the (Corporation du patrimoine et du tourisme religieux de Québec), presents a never-before-seen exhibition in the lair of our ancestors entered under the venerable building.
Over 900 people rest in this underground cemetery now accessible to the public !
Ancien pieces of silver and gold plates finely chiseled related to ancient funeral rituals ;
Impressive liturgical clothing evoking the importance of death, then revered ;
And the fascinating coffin in which Blessed François de Laval, first bishop of Québec, was entered in 1708.
Impressive liturgical clothing evoking the importance of death, then revered ;
And the fascinating coffin in which Blessed François de Laval, first bishop of Québec, was entered in 1708.
May to August :
Monday to Sunday, 9 :00 am to 4 :00 PM
on demand, accompanied by a guide
September to April :
Monday to Saturday, 10 :00 am to 2 :00 PM accompanied by a guide
$ 5 per person
Free for children accompanied by an adult
Monday to Sunday, 9 :00 am to 4 :00 PM
on demand, accompanied by a guide
September to April :
Monday to Saturday, 10 :00 am to 2 :00 PM accompanied by a guide
$ 5 per person
Free for children accompanied by an adult
