Beauvais is a compact and historic city in the northern French region of Hauts-de-France, just over an hour from Paris. Best known for its awe-inspiring Gothic cathedral—home to the tallest choir in the world—Beauvais is a lesser-known gem with a rich medieval past, a strong tapestry-making heritage, and a lively local culture.

Beauvais (US: / boʊˈveɪ / boh-VAY; [4] French: [bovɛ] ⓘ; Picard: Bieuvais) is a town and commune in northern France, and prefecture of the Oise département, in the Hauts-de-France region, 75 kilometres (47 miles) north of Paris.

Beauvais, a historic city in northern France, is a hidden gem with a rich heritage, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Located in the Hauts-de-France region, it is famous for its Gothic cathedral, art museums, and beautiful parks.

Beauvais, town, capital of Oise département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France, at the juncture of the Thérain and Avelon rivers, north of Paris. Capital of the Bellovaci tribe, it was first called Caesaromagus, after its capture by Julius Caesar in 52 bce, and later Civitas de Bellovacis.

Prefecture de l' Oise, Beauvais takes place in the Hauts-de-France region, north of the Paris basin. The town is about sixty kilometers from Amiens and Compiegne, and eighty kilometers from Paris, the capital of the country.