Trésor de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai
Cathedral museum in Tournai: twelfth-century Mosan goldsmith's work, reliquaries, ivories, a fifteenth-century tapestry and the chasuble of Thomas Becket.
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About the museum
The cathedral of Notre-Dame in Tournai, the mother church of the diocese, dominates the city with its five towers. It is the only religious building in Belgium built from the outset as a cathedral; it is part of Wallonia's major heritage and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2000. In 2021 it celebrated the 850th anniversary of its dedication.
Next to the Gothic choir, the cathedral museum, also called the Treasury room (salle du Trésor), brings together pieces of twelfth-century Mosan goldsmith's work, including two major works: the large reliquaries of Notre-Dame and of Saint Eleutherius. Visitors can also admire precious ivories, liturgical objects, a fifteenth-century tapestry, the chasuble of Thomas Becket and the cloak worn by Charles V in 1531.
Entry to the cathedral is free; only the Treasury is paid. In principle it is not accessible during services held in the nave, and it is closed on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, as well as during the Grande Procession in September. According to the Tournai Tourist Office, the Treasury is currently temporarily closed.
Highlights
- Reliquaries of Notre-Dame and Saint Eleutherius, masterpieces of twelfth-century Mosan goldsmith's work
- Precious ivories and liturgical objects
- Fifteenth-century tapestry
- Chasuble of Thomas Becket and cloak of Charles V (1531)
- Cathedral on the UNESCO World Heritage List, free entry
Permanent exhibition
- Salle du Trésor – Twelfth-century Mosan goldsmith's work (reliquaries of Notre-Dame and Saint Eleutherius), ivories, liturgical objects, a fifteenth-century tapestry, the chasuble of Thomas Becket and the cloak of Charles V.
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- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free for children under 12. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2.50 per personFrom 10 people. School class: €4 per person. |
Free admission: Free admission to the Treasury on the first Sunday of the month.
Entry to the cathedral is free; only the Treasury is paid. Rates apply when the Treasury reopens.
Accessibility
The Treasury is currently temporarily closed; no reopening date has been announced.
Kids & families
The Treasury is currently temporarily closed; no reopening date has been announced.
Getting there & parking
The cathedral is in the historic centre of Tournai, Place de l'Évêché; the telephone number given is that of the Tournai Tourist Office.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The Treasury is currently temporarily closed; no reopening date has been announced.
Events & venue rental
The Treasury is currently temporarily closed; no reopening date has been announced.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The cathedral can be visited freely and without booking; a guided tour is booked through the Tournai Tourist Office (+32 69 22 20 45). The Treasury is located near the Gothic choir. |
