Bibliothèque du Chapitre, Noyon
Built around 1506-1507, the "librairie" (old name) for canons, is one of the very rare examples of wooden buildings still preserved in northern France. Initially, access was from the south and the present stone gable was not built until the 17th century. At the same time, a retaining wall was built to relieve the beams of the first floor.
About this building
Built in sandstone and limestone in medium sized apparatus, the whole stands on a modest floor under the roof of flat tiles laid on gable ends and the gables at the ends are exposed. The entrance bears the town's coat of arms.
