Discover the Remarkable Heritage of Beauvais
Step inside Saint Peter’s Cathedral, gaze up at the world’s tallest Gothic choir, admire its two astronomical clocks, then continue your visit to Notre-Dame de la Basse-Œuvre and Saint-Étienne Church.
- 48.50 m Gothic Choir
- Two Astronomical Clocks
- Heritage from the 10th to the 20th Century
Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Beauvais
Beauvais Cathedral is unlike any other. Its eventful history, unfinished architecture and daring 48.50-metre-high choir make it truly unique.
Inside, stained-glass light, soaring architecture, works of art and the mechanisms of its two astronomical clocks tell eight centuries of history, faith and craftsmanship.
Explore Beauvais Heritage
From the ancient architecture of the Basse-Œuvre to the Renaissance stained glass of Saint-Étienne, each monument reveals a different chapter of Beauvais’s history.
Saint Peter’s Cathedral
A Gothic masterpiece of breathtaking proportions, celebrated for its choir, stained glass, great organ and singular history.
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Astronomical Clocks
Two unique mechanisms: the medieval clock of Canon Musique and the monumental astronomical clock created by Auguste-Lucien Vérité.
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Notre-Dame de la Basse-Œuvre
A remarkable survivor from the 10th century, preserved at the foot of the immense Gothic cathedral building site.
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Saint-Étienne Church
A building where Romanesque art meets Gothic momentum, notable in particular for its Renaissance stained glass.
Discover Saint-Étienne →Experience the Astronomical Clock Presentation
Standing 12 metres tall, the Horloge de Vérité brings together nearly 90,000 parts, 52 dials and 68 automata. Its audiovisual presentation takes you into a world where astronomy, the calendar, mechanics and religious symbolism come together.
From April to September, additional sessions are held at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.
The Cathedral From AboveDiscover the Cathedral from a Unique Perspective
The aerial footage reveals the spectacular forest of pillars surrounding the choir, the monument’s integration into the city, and the extraordinary proportions of its architecture.
It also offers a view of the ongoing restoration work and the craftsmen at work on the upper parts of the building.
Watch the VideosLatest News
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The Beauvais Cathedral Association
The Beauvais Cathedral Association, recognised as a public-interest organisation, welcomes visitors and actively contributes to showcasing Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Notre-Dame de la Basse-Œuvre and Saint-Étienne Church.
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