Beauvais Attractions
Beauvais (pop. 55,371), situated on the left bank of the Thérain in the northern part of the Ile de France, was once an important episcopal city with a famous tapestry manufactory (closed down during World War II). In the center of the town is the spacious Place Jeanne-Hachette, named after the victorious defender of the city against Charles the Bold of Burgundy in 1472. On the south side of the square is the Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall), with an 18th C. facade.
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Cathedral
The Cathedral of St-Pierre is an incredible piece of Gothic architecture, with the highest vaulted roof in the world. It boasts a wonderfully ornate facade, a 19th C astronomical clock, and beautiful stained glass.
St Etienne
In Beauvais, a little to the south of the city center, is the church of St-Etienne (12th, 13th and 18th C.; rebuilt 1945), which has fine Renaissance stained glass (including a Tree of Jesse) and a Romanesque rose window in the north transept with an allegory of human life (the Wheel of Fortune).
National Gallery of the Tapestry of Beauvais
The National Gallery of Tapestry presents a collection of 15th C tapestries.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
