Amiens Cathedral Maze, Medieval labyrinth in Amiens Cathedral, France.
The octagonal marble labyrinth measures 12.1 meters in diameter and features black and yellow-white tiles arranged in intricate geometric patterns on the cathedral floor.
The original labyrinth, created in 1288, was destroyed in 1825 during post-revolutionary vandalism but craftsmen restored it in 1894 following the initial design.
Medieval visitors walked the labyrinth's path as an alternative to physical pilgrimages, considering the center medallion as a representation of Jerusalem.
Visitors can find the labyrinth in the nave section of the cathedral, which remains open for exploration from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM every day.
The central medallion contains inscriptions commemorating Bishop Evrard and the three architects who constructed the cathedral: Robert de Luzarches, Thomas de Cormont, and Regnault.
Location: Amiens
Address: 30 Place Notre Dame, 80000 Amiens, France 80000 Amiens
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:30
Phone: +33322800341
Website: https://cathedrale-amiens.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.89478,2.30150
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
These labyrinths represent centuries of architectural innovation. From stone mosaics at Chartres Cathedral to precise hedge mazes of English castles, each site displays distinct construction methods and cultural significance. The collection includes underground passages, stone labyrinths, and geometric garden patterns from multiple continents.
Notre-Dame d'Amiens
49 m
Belfry of Amiens
404 m
Weeping angel
104 m
Beau Dieu
53 m
Église Saint-Leu, Amiens
315 m
Aguja de la Catedral de Amiens
53 m
Logis du Roi
246 m
Hotel de Berny Museum
231 m
Palais de Justice d'Amiens
226 m
Beau Pilier de la cathédrale d'Amiens
53 m
Maison du Sagittaire
229 m
Parc de l'Evéché d'Amiens
159 m
Palais épiscopal d'Amiens
78 m
Monastery of the Poor Clares
386 m
Chapelle du lycée du Sacré-Cœur d'Amiens
356 m
Dewaily Clock
216 m
Théâtre d'Amiens
284 m
Hôtel Christophle, Amiens
374 m
Chapelle des Macchabées d'Amiens
111 m
Chapelle des catéchismes d'Amiens
108 m
16 rue Cormont, Amiens
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Imprimerie Yvert, Amiens
332 m
École du Sacré-Cœur
319 m
Tomb of Bishop Ferry de Beauvoir
76 m
Hôtellerie de l'Ange d'Or, Amiens
66 m
7 rue Porion, Amiens
140 m
Maisons anciennes du quartier Saint-Leu
158 m
Hôtel Blin de Bourdon
258 mReviews
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