Senlis - Notre-Dame

Early sunday morning. Heavy rain is pouring down. This cathedral was formerly the seat of the Bishopric of Senlis, abolished in 1801, when its territory was passed to the Diocese of Beauvais.

The cathedral was erected between 1153 and 1191, the right tower (78m) dates from the 13th century. It is clearly inspired by Laon. After a blaze, transepts were rebuilt between 1530 and 1556. Seen here is the western portal ("Portail de la Vierge"), carved around 1170.