St. Peter’s Cathedral: opening hours, prices and audioguide
:!: ❗ Cathedral Roof Restoration Work: Temporary Closure of the Nave and Crossing
As part of the extensive roof restoration project of the cathedral, a new phase of work is about to begin, requiring the temporary closure of the nave and crossing areas.
This measure is essential for safety reasons, as it involves the installation of a fire-resistant ceiling above the wooden vaults located in these sections.
Public Closure Periods
The work will take place according to the following schedule:
- From November 17 to December 19, 2025 (weeks 47 to 51)
- From January 5 to January 30, 2026 (weeks 2 to 5)
➡️ During these periods, PRM (persons with reduced mobility) access to the cathedral will not be possible.
➡️ The nave and crossing will be closed to the public for safety reasons related to the construction work.
Temporary Reopening During the Holidays
Good news: the area will be reopened to the public during the Christmas holidays, i.e. during weeks 52 and 1, corresponding to the construction companies’ holiday period.
Cathedral opening hours :
from November 1ᵉʳ to March 31 :
daily from 10 am to 12:15 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm
April 1ᵉʳ to October 31 :
daily from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Self-guided or guided tours and audioguide of the cathedral
We recommend using an audioguide (available in French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish) for a more immersive experience. Additionally, the association offers guided tours in French, lasting about an hour, subject to variations based on interactions with the audience.
| SERVICES | DESCRIPTION | PRICES |
| Access to the cathedral | free entrance | free |
| Tour with audioguide | full price | 5 € |
| children aged 6 to 15 | 2 € | |
| under 6 years old | free | |
| group (per person) | 4 € | |
| Guided tour | at 3 PM, every 2nd Saturday of the month and on request (per person) in French by one of the members of the ABC association. | 6 € |
Beauvais Astronomical Clock: times and prices
Timetable for the Astronomical Clock Sound and Light Show
Sessions at 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm
+ April to September 12:30, 13:30
| SERVICES | DESCRIPTION | PRICES |
| Audio-visual presentation | full price | 5 € |
| group of 10 or more (price per person) | 4 € | |
| children aged 6-15 | 2 € | |
| children under 6 | free | |
| Unaccompanied visit | access to the clocks is free outside the sessions | free |
Average length of visit: 35 minutes
Why pay to see the clock animation?
The astronomical clock is a precious private asset that requires regular maintenance and repairs to ensure its proper functioning. The fee to view the animation directly contributes to these efforts, helping preserve this historical treasure for future generations.
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Opening hours of Our Lady of la Basse-Œuvre :
Opening hours: The Notre-Dame de la Basse-OEuvre church is open at the same time as the cathedral; access is through the door located beneath the organ in the cathedral.
Opening hours of St-Étienne de Beauvais church:
Opening hours: on request only.
| SERVICES | DESCRIPTION | PRICES |
| Guided tour | at 3 PM, every 2nd Sunday of the month and on request (per person) in French by one of the members of the ABC association. | 6 € |
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