Laying the first stone 1890 (≈ 1890)
Construction of the building begins.
22 septembre 1891
Inauguration of the church
Inauguration of the church 22 septembre 1891 (≈ 1891)
Open to the public after completion.
4e quart XIXe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 4e quart XIXe siècle (≈ 1987)
Late 19th century, between 1875 and 1900.
17 juillet 2013
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 17 juillet 2013 (≈ 2013)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The parish church (cad. A 93): inscription by decree of 17 July 2013
Origin and history
Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Triquerville Church, located on Rue de l'Église in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine (Seine-Maritime), is a Catholic religious building built in the late 19th century. The first stone was laid in 1890, and the inauguration took place on 22 September 1891. Its originality lies in the use of iron for its structure, combined with cast iron columns adorned with Corinthian capitals, supporting a metal frame. This technical choice, innovative for the time, allows to clear a spacious interior space while reproducing a traditional three-ship plan.
The building, which has been listed as historic monuments since 17 July 2013, is distinguished by its mixture of materials: stone for walls and metal for the frame. The columns of cast iron, inspired by the Corinthian order, rhythmize the space and emphasize the influence of the industrial techniques of the Revolution on religious architecture. The lightness of the metal offers great freedom in interior design, while maintaining a classic exterior appearance.
Triquerville, an old town now integrated in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine, reflects through this church the adaptation of architectural traditions to the innovations of the late nineteenth century. The building, owned by the municipality, also illustrates the importance of places of worship in the social and spiritual organization of the Norman villages, where the church served as a central gathering point for the inhabitants.
