Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
4.5
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
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Amiens Cathedral is one of the finest examples of late Gothic art in Europe. It is also the Cathedral of records since it is the largest in France and the spire rises to a height of 112.70 meters. The towers provide splendid views of the city and of the last medieval steeple still be seen on a Cathedral. Re-opening of the Cathedral Treasury. Cathedral designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > April, May, June, September: Guided tour at 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday, Unaccompanied tour from 2.30 to 5.15 p.m. > July, August: Guided tour at 11 a.m., Unaccompanied tour from 2.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. > October to March: Guided tour at 3.45 p.m. Closed: > Tuesdays. > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. > Last Sunday in September. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
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- Paul PBury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom484 contributionsThe best cathedral I've been to, and I've seen a few!Without doubt the best cathedral I've been to! Free entry, the largest (and best condition) cathedral in France. Go to the tourist office next door for audio guides and go online to book a tower trip (you go at your own pace and have as long as you want up top) . It really is spectacular.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 4, 2023
- liverpool1023London, United Kingdom1,204 contributionsChroma highlightA very impressive cathedral with a very richly adorned interior and some well preserved stained glass. During December at 7 pm the front of the Cathedral is illuminated by a sound and light show. Designed by the Société Spectre Lab, with a soundtrack by the Start-Rec Agency. The swirling colours recreate the polychrome effects that one were present on the statues and porticoes. It makes for a very arresting pre-dinner piece of entertainment and very worthwhile catching.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 23, 2023
- TrotseeLos Angeles, California304 contributionsSee inside during day & watch the Chroma light show at night! Spectacular!During the day the interior of the cathedral was an amazing site to see! It is the larger medieval cathedral in the world. At night I must recommend the Chroma light show! It was absolutely spectacular beautiful show for 30 minutes on the cathedral with an amazing music score! It had me to tears! In august it starts at 10pm every night and in September 9pm!Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten August 20, 2024
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Trotsee
Los Angeles, CA304 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
During the day the interior of the cathedral was an amazing site to see! It is the larger medieval cathedral in the world.
At night I must recommend the Chroma light show! It was absolutely spectacular beautiful show for 30 minutes on the cathedral with an amazing music score! It had me to tears!
In august it starts at 10pm every night and in September 9pm!
At night I must recommend the Chroma light show! It was absolutely spectacular beautiful show for 30 minutes on the cathedral with an amazing music score! It had me to tears!
In august it starts at 10pm every night and in September 9pm!
Written August 20, 2024
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Jean P
St. Albans, UK96 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Beautiful and HUGE cathedral.
If you wish to enjoy the most of it I would suggest three things there, knowing these are managed by different organizations.
1-Tower tour
It is a very basic guided "tour" in the sense there is nothing to visit inside. You just climb 150 steps starting by the north tower to reach the West rose window. A little stop there to have a close look at the window and the main place below. Then you move to the south tower and climb another 150 steps to reach the roof. From there, you have a nice view of the cathedral exterior (flying buttresses,...) and Amiens city and surroundings it.
Tickets are sold to the shop located close to the south tower. Tours are on a regular basis (check at the shop) but do not run on rainy days.
2-Cathedral floor.
Not too sure if they are any guides for the floor tour. What they do have are recording devices with plenty of explanations. You rent these devices from the Visitor Center located close to the cathedral (on the left when looking the West side). Normally you have to put the device close to your ear and hold it there for the duration of the recording. If you do have a wired headphone (3.5mm jack) you can rest the device on your chest.
3-The choir
Open only weekdays at 3pm and managed by volunteers. Free of charge but donations are welcome.
The most interesting attraction of the choir is made by the misericords on the stalls. Each of them have a wooden sculpture describing parts of the Ancient Testament. You start at the Creation and purse with most of the scenes from Genesis, Exodus,.... Truly fantastic. A 3D comic book before modern times.
The volunteer will guide you through all the story. Reading the AT before visiting is advised.
And finally, for UK and ANZAC people, behing the choir lay a statue of a crying/angry child. This was made famous during WWI
If you wish to enjoy the most of it I would suggest three things there, knowing these are managed by different organizations.
1-Tower tour
It is a very basic guided "tour" in the sense there is nothing to visit inside. You just climb 150 steps starting by the north tower to reach the West rose window. A little stop there to have a close look at the window and the main place below. Then you move to the south tower and climb another 150 steps to reach the roof. From there, you have a nice view of the cathedral exterior (flying buttresses,...) and Amiens city and surroundings it.
Tickets are sold to the shop located close to the south tower. Tours are on a regular basis (check at the shop) but do not run on rainy days.
2-Cathedral floor.
Not too sure if they are any guides for the floor tour. What they do have are recording devices with plenty of explanations. You rent these devices from the Visitor Center located close to the cathedral (on the left when looking the West side). Normally you have to put the device close to your ear and hold it there for the duration of the recording. If you do have a wired headphone (3.5mm jack) you can rest the device on your chest.
3-The choir
Open only weekdays at 3pm and managed by volunteers. Free of charge but donations are welcome.
The most interesting attraction of the choir is made by the misericords on the stalls. Each of them have a wooden sculpture describing parts of the Ancient Testament. You start at the Creation and purse with most of the scenes from Genesis, Exodus,.... Truly fantastic. A 3D comic book before modern times.
The volunteer will guide you through all the story. Reading the AT before visiting is advised.
And finally, for UK and ANZAC people, behing the choir lay a statue of a crying/angry child. This was made famous during WWI
Written March 31, 2023
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Kevin S
Boston, MA77 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
One of the largest religious edifices ever built in France, the famous Gothic cathedral of Amiens is certainly worth a visit. I journeyed there as a day trip and it is an easy walk from the train station. There is a charming small park along one side, and the elaborate sculptural decoration of the three portals of the main entrance is alone worth the trip to this small city. Though this historic edifice has sadly lost the majority of its original stained glass, there remains much to be explored and admired in the lofty interior. And a walk around the entire cathedral perimeter enables an ever-changing view of the exterior, including soaring towers and smaller decorative elements, such as the ever-fascinating gargoyles.
Written May 17, 2022
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rubenhart
Dreischor, The Netherlands7 contributions
Aug 2021
We saw the light show in august. Even masked up, sheltering under umbrellas in the rain, it was phenomenal. Just beautiful.
Visited the cathedral proper next day. we hadn't seen it in over 40 years. It had been so beautifully restored, especially the internal sculptures.
A marvel of High Gothic.
Visited the cathedral proper next day. we hadn't seen it in over 40 years. It had been so beautifully restored, especially the internal sculptures.
A marvel of High Gothic.
Written September 4, 2021
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Nigel G
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Sep 2023 • Couples
Amiens Cathedral is surely one of the greatest buildings in Europe. The soaring gothic vaults and richness of sculpture make it an outstanding sight. As well as the sheer scale it has a unique set of carvings about the lives of St Firmin and St John the Baptist around the back of the stalls. The organ is currently being restored. It is very accessible for British visitors, only 2 hours drive from Calais on an excellent road. The Old Town near the river is an added attraction with bustling restaurants and a friendly vibe.
Written September 28, 2023
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DIANECYMRU
Cardiff, UK248 contributions
Oct 2022
We were only in Amiens a short time and found the cathedral's opening hours difficult
Advertised as opening at 8-30a.m. and closing at 5-15p.m. we found this unusually restrictive for a church
The outside is stunning and the inside amazing, so ensure you go inside whatever.
Advertised as opening at 8-30a.m. and closing at 5-15p.m. we found this unusually restrictive for a church
The outside is stunning and the inside amazing, so ensure you go inside whatever.
Written October 24, 2022
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Louis Cecile
London, UK572 contributions
Jun 2022
A truly stunning cathedral that is one of the best in the world. The size and scale are hard to express in writing. The architectural design is breathtaking both inside and outside. A tour is not needed as you can enter for free and take as many photos as you wish. The stations of the cross and shrines provide historical information to read in French. There is information on the Christian group in multiple languages for you to read. The pictures give you a glimpse of its marvel, but you really need to go to experience it. It is less than 2 hours from Paris and worth the travel. There are also many good cafes and restaurants nearby to rest.
Written July 15, 2022
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reviewer23_12
East Sussex Uk184 contributions
Apr 2023
This is the most amazing cathedral. Apparently you can get two of the Paris Notre Dames inside it but it's not only big, it is beautiful, and very well explained by the many notices on the walls so that you actually know what you are looking at. While we were there there was also a trio of Cathedral people who sang and prayed to the visiting crowds. Not sure what their status was but the singing was lovely.
Written April 23, 2023
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Danielle L
12 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Spectacular cathedral. Enormous! Take time to look at the decorations, windows and sculptures. Architecture is very impressive. Check out the phitos at the train station first to appreciate the efforts locals went to to protect this building in wartime.
Written April 10, 2023
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Stephenbkk20156
Okayama Prefecture, Japan696 contributions
Aug 2019
We broke our journey north here. They had a cathedral. Great, let&s go see.
Wide cathedral square. Incredibly detailed facade. Spent tens of minutes just picking out details, oooh and ahhing. Lovely, lovely place and we barely expected it.
Went inside. Similarly detailed. Similarly well-proprtioned. Walked slowly around looking into each of the side chapels. We&d seen several cathedrals on our trip so far but this was the one that impressed us most. The proportions were just so right. Read some of the history panels' Yes, it had been heavily damaged in World War 2, but so well restored.
Back outside again, We sat on steps on the opposite side of the square, looking at statue after statue on the facade. Stayed there for almost an hour.
There wasa Sound and Light show that evening, after dark. Fairly late for us, but we decided to pace ourselves and stay awake for it.
Friendly crowds. Parent, children, a ew youngsters. Friendly jostling for position. Checking the time. Was it time to start yet. Hope it's good.
It was incredibly good. Lights, sound shapes. All based on the stunning facade but doing so much more than just highlight bits of it. An amazing show. Still can't figure out how they did most of the effects. Not sure ow long it lasted, less than an hour, but we were spell-bound throughout.
Wide cathedral square. Incredibly detailed facade. Spent tens of minutes just picking out details, oooh and ahhing. Lovely, lovely place and we barely expected it.
Went inside. Similarly detailed. Similarly well-proprtioned. Walked slowly around looking into each of the side chapels. We&d seen several cathedrals on our trip so far but this was the one that impressed us most. The proportions were just so right. Read some of the history panels' Yes, it had been heavily damaged in World War 2, but so well restored.
Back outside again, We sat on steps on the opposite side of the square, looking at statue after statue on the facade. Stayed there for almost an hour.
There wasa Sound and Light show that evening, after dark. Fairly late for us, but we decided to pace ourselves and stay awake for it.
Friendly crowds. Parent, children, a ew youngsters. Friendly jostling for position. Checking the time. Was it time to start yet. Hope it's good.
It was incredibly good. Lights, sound shapes. All based on the stunning facade but doing so much more than just highlight bits of it. An amazing show. Still can't figure out how they did most of the effects. Not sure ow long it lasted, less than an hour, but we were spell-bound throughout.
Written January 26, 2020
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Has laser light show available during Nov. 23th-Dec. 13th??
Thanks
Aisha
Written November 1, 2018
Is the commentary only in the French language? Iwent there abot 15 years ago, and frustratingly it was in French only and beyond my limited ability
Written October 6, 2018
Thank you, but my question is specifically about the sound commentary to the light show, not a general tour
Written October 11, 2018
We are a Roman Catholic family visiting Amiens Saturday August 25, 2018 and Sunday August 25, 2018. Do you have mass times for the cathedral for Saturday night and Sunday morning?
Written August 15, 2018
Hi - on which days (nights) do they have the light show? And at what time? I didn't see anything about it on the cathedral's website. Thank you!
Written August 5, 2018
The show is only available during the summer and the Christmas holidays. The time moves based on when the sun is setting. When we went it was 11pm. I beleive it starts a little earlier now. The tourist office located right next to the Cathedral will have the time.
Please note, even the tourist office acknowledges that the show starts late most evenings. Definitely worth waiting for.
The cool thing is at the end of the light show, they leave the cathedral lit up like it was painted hundreds of years ago. (yes, all the great cathedrals were once painted!!!)
Written August 6, 2018
Can any one tell me what the admission fee to enter please
Written February 2, 2018
Hi. I cannot locate days open, and times. Can someone please advise if the cathedral would be open on Tuesday 30th May and closing time? Thanks.
Written March 26, 2017
8.30 till 18.30 (summer hours) all the days - the info from official site (unfortunately only in French)
Written March 26, 2017
Is it possible to climb to the top of the cathedral? If so, is there a cost?
Written March 6, 2017
There is a tour that takes you up there and you need to check with the ticket office and shop to the immediate left of the Cathedral. Google Amiens cathedral Tours for more. Don't miss it.
Written March 8, 2017
It seems like a little far away from Paris, is there a some day tour from Paris?
Written September 21, 2016
We were staying in Amines and got the train to Paris for a day it's very easy to do. So yes would be easy for you from Paris to Amines
Written October 21, 2016
buongiorno, quando è possibile vedere lo spettacolo di suoni e luci sulla facciata della cattedrale ? sono previste date e orari particolari anche al di fuori della normale programmazione ? Grazie
Written April 24, 2016
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