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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Jacques du Tréport, classified as a historical monument in 1840, has had a turbulent history. At the beginning of the 11th century, the Count of Eu turned the Bresle to enlarge the port, weakening the original church, which finally collapsed in 1360 under the weather. The reconstructed building was then razed by the English and the Huguenots, requiring a third reconstruction in the second half of the sixteenth century, this time on the hillside near Saint-Michel Abbey.

The architecture of the church is typical of the region, with its facades made of dark sandstone and flint. Inside, the 16th century pendant vault keys and a cross road on Siena earth are particularly remarkable. A staircase of 73 steps from the port leads to the entrance, marked by a sandstone porch with an adorned gate. The south tower, unfinished, is surmounted by the statues of a bishop and Saint John the Evangelist.

The choir, closed since 1857 by a neo-XVI century balustrade, houses restored stained glass windows signed by Mr. Lusson, especially those of the sanctuary and the chapel of the Virgin. The latter contains an ancient high altar and a carved wooden altarpiece. Another side chapel exhibits a pietà in bas-relief, surrounded by characters linked to the Passion. The dimensions of the building (44 m long, 19.60 m wide, 15 m high) underline its importance in the local religious landscape.

The church, owned by the commune of Tréport in Seine-Maritime, embodies both the historical vicissitudes of the region (wars, reconstructions) and its artistic heritage, mixing medieval elements, Renaissance and 19th century restorations. Its dominant location, accessible by a monumental staircase, makes it a visual and spiritual landmark for the port city.

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