Early January, the essential period king cake. Every year, gourmets and lucky people can try to collect beans which are out of the ordinary. In 2025, for 800 years of Beauvais Cathedral. It is the prefecture town and the agglomeration of Beauvaisis which lend themselves to the game.
Throughout the month of January, around forty artisan bakeries are offering the chance to win beans from two four-piece puzzles. The first puzzle of these Panessiel brand beans highlights the south facade of the monument. “The second puzzle highlights one of the many gargoyles which adorns the cathedral, with a view of part of the lead roof currently under repair», communicates the city.
A year of celebration for the cathedral
Many events are planned for this 800th year of Saint-Pierre de Beauvais Cathedral. Cultural events, the list of which will soon be found on the website 800anscathedrale.beauvais.fr. As well as religious events which will start this Sunday afternoon, January 5. Collectible beans for this event are also available at the tourist office.
