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.