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The cloister is on the north side(left) of the church Only one gallery exists plus a chapter house and a grassy center. The stone tracery on the inner windows is quite impressive.
Written Jan 31, 2009
The nave has 5 bays and achieves its height by a 4-level elevation (which was going out of style). The tribune level is attractively decorated. The choir is as tall as the nave and has a fan-like appearance on its vaulting over the apse. There are nine chapels around the ambulatory.
Written Jan 31, 2009
Building of the cathedral started in the early 13C, about the same time as the one we had just seen in Laon.Its South tower was erected by 1220. The more attractive North tower came in the 14C. The spires were never added. The three-bayed recessed porch leading to its doors was added and buttressed and decorated in the late 13C. There are no Rose windows in this church. The area around the church is free of town clutter. Going around to the right, an ancient ruined Bishop’s chapel stands to the South near the transept and There is an elaborate chevet with nine radiating chapels. The 16C Library stand to the North (See picture with Intro).
Updated Jan 31, 2009
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Ourscamp Abbey is 6 km South of Noyon. The Abbey was repopulated after WWII occupying the 18C Abbot’s quarters which have a classic facade. It was a cotton factory after the Revolution. The ruins are effects of WW 1. (See other Tips under Ourscamp). It is a fine romantic adventure to see Gothic ruins.
Written Jan 13, 2009
We did not explore Noyon as we were hurrying onward to Amiens and had spent too long drinking in the atmosphere at Ourscamp Abbey 6 km south (see Tips there and here as Off the Beaten Path). There was...
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