A masterpiece of Gothic art

Saint-Pierre Cathedral of Beauvais

Bold, monumental and unique, Saint-Pierre Cathedral towers over Beauvais with the exceptional scale of its choir and transept. Explore its history, architecture and the treasures it holds.

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1225 Start of Gothic construction

48.50 m Height of the transept vaults

2 Astronomical clocks

5 Routes to discover the monument

The essentials

A cathedral of extraordinary proportions

Built starting in the 13th century, Saint-Pierre Cathedral of Beauvais ranks among the most daring achievements of Gothic architecture. Its immense choir, its flamboyant transept and the extraordinary height of its vaults offer a unique architectural experience.

Left unfinished, it retains a distinctive silhouette and still stands today alongside Notre-Dame de la Basse-Œuvre, a remnant of the earlier cathedral. Choose the route below that you’d like to explore further.

The history of the cathedral

From the earliest phases of construction to the collapses, rebuilding and successive restorations.

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Architecture and sculpture

Discover the choir, the vaults, the portals and the many carved details of the monument.

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The stained-glass windows

Explore the ancient and contemporary windows that light up the choir and transept.

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The cloister

Discover a more secluded space, witness to the life of the cathedral chapter and the site’s history.

Visit the cloister

The Great Organ

Discover the monumental instrument installed on the western gallery, its history and its thousands of pipes.

Discover the organ

Coming to Beauvais

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