Things to do in Beauvais: the must-see sights

Guide · Oise, Hauts-de-France · 6 places to discover

The city of the unfinished cathedral with the tallest choir in the world, Beauvais also preserves a remarkable 19th-century astronomical clock.

Looking for things to do in Beauvais, places to visit near Beauvais or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Beauvais

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Saint-Pierre Cathedral of Beauvais Must-see

The tallest Gothic choir in the world (48 metres), the remnant of an architectural project never completed.

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The Astronomical Clock of Beauvais

A monumental 19th-century clock with automata, housed in the cathedral.

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MUDO – Museum of the Oise

A museum set in the former medieval bishop's palace, presenting archaeological, fine art and Beauvais earthenware collections.

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Saint-Étienne Church of Beauvais

A church blending a Romanesque nave and a Renaissance choir, renowned for its Tree of Jesse and its 16th-century stained glass.

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The Saint-Lazare Leper Hospital of Beauvais

A rare 12th-century medieval hospital complex with chapel, barn and gardens, on the edge of the city.

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The National Tapestry Gallery

A showcase of the prestigious Beauvais tapestry tradition, carried on since the 17th century.

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