Église Saint-Jacques de Compiègne

The Saint-Jacques church features high pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and large stained glass windows characteristic of medieval French religious architecture.

Construction of the Saint-Jacques church began in 1235, marking a period of substantial architectural development in the Picardy region of northern France.

The church forms part of the French Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites, connecting to an extensive network of pilgrimage routes.

The church maintains regular visiting hours throughout the week, although access requires climbing several steps as the building lacks wheelchair facilities.

The Saint-Jacques church contains stone carvings that demonstrate the evolution of Gothic architectural techniques from the 13th to 15th centuries.

Location: Compiègne

Inception: 1235

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France

Address: place Saint-Jacques

GPS coordinates: 49.41700,2.82778

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44