Basilique Notre-Dame de Brebières

Albert

According to local legend, in the 11th century a ewe from a shepherd's flock stopped dead on one precise spot, refusing to go on; digging there, the shepherd is said to have discovered a statue of the Virgin bearing a mark on her forehead. A dispute with the neighbouring villages over possession of the statue was reportedly settled by a cart race, won by Albert. The basilica is named "de Brebières" in memory of the ewe.

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Getting there : Basilica open to the public all year round, free admission

Opening times and access details are given as a guide only: check before you set out.

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