Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The Notre-Dame de Fauville-en-Caux church was built at the beginning of the 20th century to replace a 13th century building deemed too small and poorly located. Initiated in 1913 under the direction of architect Pierre Chirol, the construction site ran until 1937, with a consecration from 1916. The neo-roman style, marked by a hexagonal lantern tower and a vaulted nave, mainly uses brick as a material.

The project is led by parish priest Louis Dubois, who wants a more central place of worship adapted to the needs of the parish. The bell tower, 60 meters high, and the monumental porch were completed between 1931 and 1937. The church houses a bell dating from the late 16th century, a legacy of the old building. Its architecture combines Romano-Byzantine influences and modern techniques for the time, such as the use of cement.

Ranked a historical monument in 2001, the church belongs to the diocese, reflecting the consequences of the 1905 law on the separation of churches and the state. Its location in Fauville-en-Caux (now integrated with Terres-de-Caux) makes it a major visual and spiritual landmark for the region. The exterior staircase and terrace walls are part of the protected elements.

The interior is distinguished by its cul-de-four choir and its stands accessible by a large west staircase. The construction is part of a context of religious architectural renewal at the beginning of the twentieth century, combining tradition and innovations, as evidenced by the cement-coated masonry. The building also illustrates the adaptation of rural parishes to demographic and urban changes at the time.

External links