hquittner Says: 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...
hquittner Says: 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...
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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...
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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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