What to see in Beauvais: gallery, cathedral and museums ?

Arriving at Beauvais-Tillé take the time to visit the new Terminal as soon as you get off your flight. Consultants will inform you about visits not to be missed in the region of Beauvais and the town of Tillé. Do not hesitate to discover the Picardy specialties and the most famous gourmet delights before or after having visited one or all of the following spots.

Cathedral of Saint Pierre de Beauvais

This Roman Gothic cathedral was the largest monument in the world during the latter part of the 16th century, with its wooden doors and facades expressing the splendid years of Gothic architecture in Europe.

The departmental museum of Oise

The Oise departmental museum is located just next to the cathedral. A visit to this site is highly recommended, with its architecture erected on the old episcopal palace, formerly occupied by bishops-counts of Beauvais. At present, it is undergoing renovation. The museum remains vast, despite the ravages of the war of 1938. There are collections of ancient art, the Gaelic warrior discovered at Saint Maur, but also tapestries and ceramics. In short, the museum has a collection of ancient and medieval arts that have marked the history of the habitat and architectures. The collections of paintings are presented vast period from the Renaissance to the contemporary period, with works by Antoine Caron. The museum also exhibits furniture, in particular Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces by Serrurier-Bovy, Jourdain or Delaherche for ceramics. This collection is fascinating.

National Gallery of Tapestry

A must for those passing through Beauvais, the National Tapestry Gallery is located not far from Saint-Pierre Cathedral. This gallery is intended to commemorate the tradition of tapestry. Inside the Gallo-Roman enclosure, you will discover works dating from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. They retrace the history of this art and the production of the former Manufacture Nationale. You will be amazed in front of the demonstration workshop of the low rail trades and the furniture collections from the Mobilier national funds. The building itself is worth a visit as it harmoniously integrates many archaeological remains into its architecture. These are linked to its location in an open space between the cathedral and the Gallo-Roman walls of the city. The gallery houses a recently refurbished archaeological crypt. A must see if you want to rediscover and learn a little more about the glorious past of the city !