Saint-Omer Cathedral, Caloterie

In the heart of a quiet quarter of Saint-Omer, this former Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica is a perfectly preserved example of gothic architecture. 



What was originally the site of a modest 7th-century chapel is now a remarkable embodiment of the Gothic style that litters the northern provinces of France. Construction of the cathedral as it stands today began in the 13th-century, although the building owes much of its popularity to its richness of furniture and art. A unique astrological clock dating back to 1558 is said to be one of the oldest of its nature in France. 

Jean-Pol GRANDMONT/Wikimedia CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en
Jean-Pol GRANDMONT/Wikimedia CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en
 Peter Paul Rubens
 (1577–1640)    





Alternative names

Rubens
Peter Paul Rubens  (1577–1640)     Alternative names Rubens
 Pierre Paul Rubens
Pierre Paul Rubens
 Pieter Paul Rubens
Pieter Paul Rubens

Opening Hours

Monday:
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 18:00
Friday:
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 18:00
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