Saint Quentin, town of Art and History

A listed Town of Art and History, Saint-Quentin, the capital of Upper Picardy, has a fine range of architecture in store for lovers of built heritage, ranging from Gothic to Neo-Classical, through Art Deco. A 16th-century gem, Saint-Quentin Town Hall, whose superb Flamboyant Gothic-style façade overlooks the main Flemish-inspired central square, is adorned with 173 finely hewn sculptures illustrating scenes from the life of the town! Topped by three pediments and a carillon of 37 bells, this majestic building conceals many more treasures, such as its Wedding Hall, boasting a polychrome ceiling and monumental hearth, and its Municipal Council Room, which contains a remarkable Art Deco ensemble. #urbanexplorer #arttrip #saint-quentin #france