Église Saint-Leu, Amiens, Gothic church in Saint-Leu district, Amiens, France
Description
Église Saint-Leu is a hall-church with three vessels and a distinctive wooden ceiling shaped like an inverted boat hull, featuring flamboyant Gothic details. The interior is structured to create an open, flowing space beneath this unusual roof design.
History
Construction began in 1481 when the building became one of twelve original parishes in Amiens. It replaced an earlier priory that had been dedicated to Saint Lambert.
Culture
The church is dedicated to Saint Leu, a seventh-century bishop, and visitors can see multiple altars decorated with sculptures of saints throughout the interior. These artworks shape the character of the space and reflect religious devotion.
Practical
Guided tours are available in English, German, and French for visitors who want to learn more about the building. Most visits last around one hour.
Did you know?
The building uses a hall-church design to adapt to the valley location, with chalk stone construction over a sandstone foundation. This practical approach to the sloping terrain shows clever engineering for its time.
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