| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| interior length | 136.86 m | |
| exterior length | 144 m | |
| height of northern crossing | 28 m | |
| height of southern crossing | 28 m | |
| central spire | total height of spire | 151 m |
| weight of spire | 8 000 t | |
| choir | choir length | 34.30 m |
| choir height | 28 m | |
| choir width | 12.68 m | |
| crossing tower | height of crossing tower | 51 m |
| facade | width of western facade | 61.60 m |
| nave | width of nave | 24.20 m |
| length of nave | 60 m | |
| height of vaults of main aisle | 28 m | |
| height of vaults of second aisle | 14 m | |
| width of central aisle | 11.30 m | |
| tower Beurre | height | 75 m |
| tower Saint-Romain | height | 82 m |
| transept | width of transept | 24.60 m |
| exterior length of transept | 57 m | |
| interior length of transept | 53.65 m |
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