The Amiens Cathedral also call the Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens. It is the largest cathedral in France due to the volume or cubic meter. This cathedral is located north of Paris. It has it significant for the local worshippers. The cathedral also listed in the UNESCO world heritage site. It was built around 1200. Our visit did not allow us going to choirs section which in behind the altar. The Pilar of the worship area is tall. Love high ceilings pointy roof structure. Altar decoration is beautiful. Behind the altar the stain glass window are not the original but the sunlight shine on the glass is beautiful. The pulpit with stair lead to is well decorated with angel. The outside gothic look is one of the kind. Especially the center circle between the two tower with inter crossing rose paddle shaped is unique. The tower shaped like Paris Norte Dame Cathedral. The tomb of Bishop Ferry de Beauvoir is buried here. read more

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So many wonderful things about this cathedral. I'm unlikely to add anything helpful to what has already been written so I'll simply add the following: at 3pm on most days the friends of the cathedral offer a free (in French only) lecture/tour of the choir section of the cathedral, an area that is normally closed to the public. It's one of the best art talks I've heard in France, though I can only speak for the gentleman who led our talk. don't miss the chance to climb the steeple and see the views of the building and of Amiens. You can only go in afternoons during the summer so make sure that you make time for it, and if needs be, book ahead. read more

Notre Dame, Amiens is one of the great gothic cathedrals of France. Less well known than Chartres, Rheims or its namesake in Paris, it is nevertheless spectacular - and huge, with an interior volume of over 200,000 cubic metres - making it the largest gothic building in France. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like Salisbury, the Cathedral in Amiens was effectively completed in one go, resulting in a unity of style and layout rare in mediaeval cathedrals. Begun in 1220, it was essentially complete by the end of the 13th century, bar the towers which were completed in the 15th. The west front is richly decorated, with three grandly canopied doorways, full of saints and biblical characters, surmounted by a further series of sculpture galleries, and finally a rose window, all framed by the two towers. The west front is a marvel of gothic art, and yet to-day it is - literally - a pale comparison of its mediaeval condition, when it would have been vividly painted. On summer evenings, the Cathedral authorities re-create this using computer-generated projections. It sounds a bit odd, but it is cleverly done and the effect is spectacular. Complementary commentaries are broadcast in French and English. (The photo does not do it justice!) The interior is an equal for the west front, for it is here that the scale comes to life: the nave, at 139ft (42.5m) is the highest in France (and just 85cm lower then Cologne). The glass (a mixture of late mediaeval and more recent vintage) is relatively pale, so the interior is flooded with light. One of its treasures is the great organ, dating to 1442 and one of the oldest in Europe. The interior also contains a remarkable quantity of carving which survived the Revolution intact. Another unusual feature is the maze - recreated in floor tiles in the centre of the nave. In all, a wonderful place to visit and contemplate - unlike many places, this is not overwhelmed by tourists. After a visit during the day, go for an excellent dinner and return at 22h for the illuminations. read more

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Sometimes I wonder whether I would get sick of visiting all of these churches, but I'm not sure which number town (or city) this was (I had visited a lot), but I was still absolutely fascinated by he architecture and the interior. Like many of them it was free entry (though I have discovered that beggars seem to hand around out the front), but like many of them it was incredibly peaceful. Okay, in many was each of the churches seem to be the same, especially if they happen to be cathedrals, but in another sense they all have their own unique characteristics and make them stand out from each other, and it are these subtle differences that keep me coming back for more. read more

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Absolutely magnificent! It lives up to the hype! I highly recommend getting a tour guide to fully appreciate the history, legends and overall significance of this cathedral. Furthermore, there is a beautiful light show on the cathedral walls in the June timeframe each year, so I would book a visit around that time period. read more

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Majestic cathedral...Such stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Words aren't enough to describe the beauty of this building. read more

The Cathedral of Amiens is beautiful, The Gothic art of the cathedral is well represented on the facade During the summer night the Cathedral lights up. The inside of Cathedral is beautiful,it is a place of worship. I would recommend it for the quiet people. read more