Cathédrale Notre-Dame

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, in Amiens

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Amiens is the largest Gothic cathedral of France, masterpiece listed as world heritage. The Amiens audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this majestic sanctuary, summit of Gothic art, famous for its portals and its Weeping Angel.

The largest Gothic cathedral of France

Majestic, immense, breathtaking: so many laudatory adjectives come to mind facing the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Amiens! Immense, it certainly is: it is the largest Gothic cathedral of France by its interior volume, capable of sheltering twice Notre-Dame de Paris. Built for the essential in the thirteenth century, in a remarkably short time for the era, it represents one of the absolute summits of Gothic architecture, and is listed as UNESCO world heritage. Its façade, pierced with three monumental richly sculpted portals and topped with its towers and its great rose window, is a true book of stone, peopled with hundreds of statues that told the Scriptures to the faithful. These sculptures were originally painted in bright colours, that light shows bring back to life today. Inside, the building impresses by its vertiginous height, its slender vaults, its light, its labyrinth on the floor and its rich furniture, including the famous Weeping Angel, a small sculpture become world-famous. The cathedral is the jewel and the pride of Amiens. A Gothic masterpiece and a summit of art, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the largest Gothic cathedral of France by its volume, capable of sheltering twice Notre-Dame de Paris, built for the essential in the thirteenth century and listed by UNESCO; its façade with three monumental portals peopled with hundreds of statues formerly painted, its interior of vertiginous height, its labyrinth and its famous Weeping Angel. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame is the Gothic jewel of Amiens. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame lies in the heart of Amiens, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; the entry of the nave is generally free, while the access to the towers and certain visits follow their own hours and prices. Light shows restoring the colours of the portals are offered at certain periods. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Why is the cathedral of Amiens remarkable?

Because it is the largest Gothic cathedral of France by its volume, capable of sheltering twice Notre-Dame de Paris; built for the essential in the thirteenth century and listed by UNESCO, it is a summit of Gothic art, famous for its three monumental portals peopled with statues formerly painted, its vertiginous interior and its famous Weeping Angel.

Where is the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Amiens?

In the heart of Amiens, in France.