Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The church of the Sainte-Trinité de Pinterville, located in the department of Eure in Normandy, has its origins in the 12th century, although its current structure mainly reflects reconstructions of the 15th and 16th centuries. Given in 955 by Richard I at Saint-Taurin d'Évreux Abbey to repair Viking raids, it embodies a Romanesque heritage marked by the use of Vernon stone, typical of the region. Its rare openings and stone walls, exported to England during the ducal period, bear witness to its medieval architecture.

The choir, rebuilt in the 16th century after the destruction of the Wars of Religion, contrasts with the nave of the 12th century, pierced windows in the 16th and 19th centuries. The stained glass windows, redone in a Gothic style in the 20th century, celebrate the memory of Father Désiré Laval, an abolitionist missionary in Mauritius, a member of the spiritans. This priest, the object of a Mauritian pilgrimage, is honoured by stained glass windows narrating his commitment, adding a historical and spiritual dimension to the building.

Ranked a historic monument in 1927, the church also illustrates the ravages of religious conflicts in Normandy, more devastating for local heritage than the French Revolution. Sacristy, redone in the 17th century under Louis XIV, and 19th century restorations complete its architectural evolution. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments underscores its heritage importance, mixing medieval heritage, Renaissance and modern tributes.

External links