Saint-Étienne Cathedral and Basilica

350 years in the making…
Construction of Saint-Étienne Cathedral began in the 12th century and was completed three centuries later with the construction of the north tower (60 metres high). The building thus combines the different phases of Gothic architecture, from the classical style dating back to the end of the 12th century to the flamboyant style of the 15th century.

The two first eastern bays of the nave are the oldest parts of the cathedral. The choir, rebuilt and completed a century later by the architect Gautier de Varinfroy, is a splendid masterpiece in terms of its luminosity, the finesse of its architecture and the height of its vaults.

Admire the multitude of sculptures adorning the tympanums of the cathedral's five portals. They bear witness to the violence of the Wars of Religion that shook Meaux, particularly in June 1562.

Other highlights include the stained glass window depicting the Crucifixion (14th century), the great western Rose Window (15th century) and the magnificent Organ, the work of Valéran de Héman (17th century).