Mausoleum of Bourgogne

The Mausoleum of Bourgogne is a Byzantine-style tomb housed within the Bourgogne-Fresne cemetery, constructed from light stone and featuring a nave, transept, and semi-circular choir. The structure measures approximately 18 by 10 meters and displays the classical floor plan of its architectural style.

The monument was built between 1898 and 1914 by Marie-Théodorine Zoé Promsy as a tribute to her late husband Jean-Marie Faynot, a magistrate. Construction followed his death in 1895, when his widow commissioned this elaborate structure to preserve his memory through architecture.

The interior features mosaics with gold leaf and stained glass windows designed by Georges-Antoine Rochegrosse following Byzantine artistic traditions. These decorative elements reflect the artistic tastes of the early 20th century and the skilled craftsmanship available to wealthy patrons.

The monument sits about 10 kilometers north of Reims and can be reached via departmental road CD 274. Parking facilities are available nearby, making it straightforward to visit the site.

At the center stands a white Carrara marble statue depicting Jean-Marie Faynot dressed in his magistrate robe, reclining on a ceremonial bed. This representation is an unusual choice for a 19th-century tomb and gives the interior a striking, almost lifelike quality.

Location: Bourgogne-Fresne

Inception: 1898

Architects: Octave Courtois-Suffit

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

Address: cimetière de Bourgogne-Fresne

Website: https://reims-tourisme.com/mausolee/bourgogne-fresne/pcucha051v50b4np

GPS coordinates: 49.35145,4.06830

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28