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Origin and history

The Church of St. Croix of Fourqueux, located in the Yvelines, is a religious building whose construction begins at the end of the 12th century, probably on the site of an ancient Merovingian church. It is dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and would have received the support of Saint-Louis and Blanche de Castille for its construction. Its architecture combines elements of the 12th, 15th and 19th centuries, reflecting the different phases of its history.

The choir and first span date from the last quarter of the 12th century, while the three western spans and the right side chapel are added in the 15th century. In the 19th century, major changes took place: in 1829, the cemetery surrounding the church was moved; In 1840, a central bell tower was erected by Father Roussel. In 1946, the building was classified as a historic monument, and its furniture, like the 14 signs of the Way of the Cross registered in 1999, bears witness to its rich heritage.

Subsequent works marked its evolution: in 1954, the decoration of the choir was destroyed, and in 1961, the bell tower's terminal arrow was dismantled before its reconstruction in 1969. These transformations illustrate the successive adaptations of the church to liturgical needs and structural constraints, while preserving its historical character. The church remains today a symbol of the religious and architectural heritage of the Île-de-France region.

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