The Amiens Cathedral also call the Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens. It is the largest cathedral in…read moreFrance 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.

So many wonderful things about this cathedral. I'm unlikely to add anything helpful to what has…read morealready 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.

From the owner: Une perle du XVe siècle Construite en 1481, l'église Saint-Leu regroupait en son sein les…read moredifférentes corporations d'artisans établis dans le quartier. Elle est conçue comme une église-hall avec un plan à trois vaisseaux. Son histoire fut marquée en 1581 par l'effondrement de son clocher qui provoqua la mort de 68 personnes. Aujourd'hui, l'on peut encore admirer la richesse de la décoration intérieure. L'église est ouverte au culte et accueille régulièrement des concerts de musique classique.