The Centurion Cornelius at the feet of Saint Peter
A May painting created in 1639 by Aubin Vouet, offered by the guild of goldsmiths. It depicts Saint Peter lifting up Cornelius the centurion, a new convert, as he knelt before him. Saint Peter signifies that he is only a...
Great Bourdon “Emmanuel”
The “Emmanuel” bourdon is the oldest bell in the cathedral. Made in 1686 and weighing 13 tonnes, it was sponsored by Louis XIV.
Little Bourdon “Marie”
The 6-tonne bourdon was made by the Royal Eijsbouts foundry in the Netherlands in 2012 and installed in the South Tower. It is located near the “Emmanuel” bourdon from 1686.
The 8 Bells
This set of eight bells, cast in Normandy, was installed in the North Tower of the cathedral during the 850th jubilee of the cathedral in 2013. Learn more
Choir Stall Panels
Above the stalls are 16 natural oak panels, alternately oval and long square, depicting the life of the Virgin. These works were created between 1710 and 1714.
Clock
This clock mechanism, over 2 meters tall and built in 1867 by the renowned clockmaker Collin, once displayed the time on four dials outside the frame. It is now lost.