Caen in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Église Saint-Pierre
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Saint-Pierre Church
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. Église Saint-Pierre / Saint-Pierre Church Marker
Fondée, d'après la tradition, au VIIe siècle, par saint Regnobert évêque de Bayeux, cette église sans transept doit sa magnificence à sa situation dans la ville.
Devenue paroisse du port de Caen, elle bénéficie des largesses de ses fidèles dont les donations permettent agrandissements et embellissements successifs. L'édifice actuel présente les évolutions de l'architecture normande du XIIIe au XVIe siècle.
Célèbre pour son clocher sommé d'une imposante flèche de pierre, reconstruite à l'identique après la guerre, elle l'est également pour son chevet reconstruit sur pilotis dans la première moitié du XVIe siècle et orné d'un abondant décor de style italien.
Abside de Saint-Pierre à Caen, dessin par Chapuy, lithographie par Rouargue, 1841, FNI C 287, Bibliothèque de Caen (extrait). Crédits photos: V Moreau - Textes: Ville de Caen / Office de tourisme avec le concours de F Dufour. Création graphique: essentiel-www.agence-essentiel.fr
According to tradition, this church with no transept was founded in the 7th century by Saint Regnobert,
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As the parish church for Caen's harbour district, it received generous donations from its wealthy parishioners, who funded extensions and embellishments over the centuries. As it now stands, the church bears witness to changing Norman architectural styles Between the 13th and the 16th century.
After the war, its famous spire was rebuilt as impressive as ever. The church is also famous for its chevet, built on wooden piles in the first half of the 16th century in an ornate Italian style.
Apse of Saint-Pierre in Caen, drawing by Chapuy, lithograph by Rouargue, 1841, FNI C 287, Caen Library (excerpt). Photo credits: V. Moreau - Texts: City of Caen / Tourist Office with the assistance of F. Dufour. Graphic design: essentiel-www.agence-essentiel.fr
Erected by Caen Normandie.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 49° 11.044′ N, 0° 21.662′ W. Marker is in Caen, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Pl. Saint-Pierre and Rue Montoir Poissonnerie, on the right when traveling north on Pl. Saint-Pierre. The marker is located at
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
2. The entrance to the Saint-Pierre Church and Marker
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Guillaume le Conquérant et Mathilde de Flandre / William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders (within shouting distance of this marker); La barbacane Saint-Pierre / Saint-Pierre Barbican (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); L'église Saint-Georges / Saint George's Church (about 240 meters away); Province of Ontario Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); La porte des Champs / The Castle Gate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La salle de l'Échiquier / The Dukes of Normandy's Great Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Le Donjon / From the Anglo-Norman keep to the French chatelet (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); La barbacane et la porte des Champs / The Barbican and Castle Gate (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caen.
Also see . . . Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen. Wikipedia
The Church of Saint-Pierre (French: Église Saint-Pierre) is a Roman Catholic church located on the Place Saint-Pierre in the centre of Caen in Normandy, northern France. It is dedicated to Saint Peter. Known as Saint-Pierre of Darnetal, Saint-Pierre-sous-Caen, Saint-Pierre-du-Châtel,(Submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Saint-Pierre-en-Rive, this church, often mistakenly called by the tourists "the cathedral", as it was the largest religious building of Bourg-le-Roi; special care was therefore given to its development.Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 20253. The interior view of the Saint-Pierre Church
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
4. The front facade of the Saint-Pierre Church
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
5. Saint-Pierre Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
