Nos événements
Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Vedast
Samedi 12 mai 2018
Nuit des cathédrales
14.00 - 23.00 Ouverture de la cathédrale
15.30 - 16.30 Visite guidée par Michel Rossi : “Le Mobilier des cathédrales au musée des Beaux-Arts”
(rdv au musée - rue Paul Doumer)(inscription obligatoire avant le 11 mai)
20.00 - 21.00 Concert : choeurs dialogués pour ensemble de cuivres. Direction : Jérémie Dufort.
22.00 - 23.00 Visite à la lampe torche par Loraine Elsinga (merci d'apporter votre lampe torche).
Inscriptions et renseignements : Le Joyel d'Arras - joyelarras@gmail.com - +33 3 21 21 40 08
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Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Vedast
One of the most impressive neo-classic 18th century buildings of western Europe, the cathedral was the abbey church of the Abbey of Saint Vedast still next to it today. The origins of the whole go back to the 7th century. The abbey was rebuilt in 1740 and the abbey church around 1760.
A remarkable building designed by the Parisian architect Contant d’Ivry, who used plans originally destined for the church of the Madeleine in Paris.
Its particular luminosity is due to the white stone walls, and the vast grisaille glazed windows. Its high vaults are impressive, its architecture surprising, and the rows of columns which support the attic storey are majestic.
During the 1914-1918 war it was almost completely destroyed and was rebuilt after identically. On the other hand, the interior furnishing were re-designed in the Art Deco style by major artists of the renewal of Church Art in the 1930’s.
Building profile
Practical information
Hours
Open
Additional information
As the cathedral is opened by volunteers, it may be closed on an exceptional basis depending on their availability. In the event of closure, a message will be posted on this page and on the door of the building.Currently: restoration of the cathedral's great organ. To follow the latest news on this subject, click here...
The reception and shop are open from 3pm to 5pm on the days they are open, depending on the availability of volunteers.
Celebration times
On the occasion of other religious ceremonies, the cathedral will remain open at the times indicated above, but unrestricted access will be limited. Thank you for your understanding.
During the summer: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9am, 14 July and 15 August at 10.30am.
