Beauvais Cathedral

The cathedral features numerous high vaults and extensive stained glass windows, with its choir ceiling reaching 48.5 meters above the ground level.

Construction of this limestone structure began in 1225 under count-bishop Milo of Nanteuil, following multiple fires that destroyed the previous basilica.

The cathedral holds two remarkable astronomical clocks, including a neo-Gothic timepiece from 1866 that contains 90,000 mechanical parts and 53 distinct dials.

The cathedral remains open to visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 6:15 PM, with wheelchair accessibility and guided tours available throughout the year.

Between 1569 and 1573, the cathedral tower stood at 153 meters, marking the highest human-made structure in the world at that time.

Location: Beauvais

Inception: 1225

Architects: Martin Chambiges

Architectural style: Rayonnant

Height: 67.2 m

Length: 72.5 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: limestone

Address: 85 Rue Saint-Pierre, 60000 Beauvais, France 60000

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:15

Phone: +33344481160

Website: https://cathedrale-beauvais.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.43250,2.08139

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36