Noyon Cathedral

Summary

Noyon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral, located in Noyon, France. It was formerly the seat of the Bishopric of Noyon, which was abolished by the Concordat of 1801 and merged into the Diocese of Beauvais. Constructed between 1145-1230, the Noyon Cathedral is considered to be one of the earliest true Gothic cathedrals built in France and has been listed as a Monument historique since 1840. The cathedral is also known for hosting a series of royal coronations, including Charlemagne and Hugh Capet, as well as for being the site where Protestant reformer John Calvin was baptized in the 16th century.