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Origin and history

The church of Saint John of Elbeuf, located in the Norman town of the same name, has its origins in the 13th century, although its major construction periods date back to the second half of the 17th century, the 18th century and the second half of the 19th century. The building, dedicated to St. John, has a gothic tower of 33 meters, a striking architectural feature. Its furniture includes remarkable elements such as an 18th-century Cavaillé-Coll buffet organ, a 13th-century oak bast, and 16th and 19th-century glass windows, some of which are signed by the Boulanger glassmaker. These stained glass windows, as well as liturgical ornaments preserved at the local museum, bear witness to its rich artistic and religious heritage.

The church has been listed as a historic monument since 12 June 1992 and is protected throughout its building (PA 100 box). Among his peculiarities is the presence of a partial survey of a stained glass window of the life of the Virgin by Camille-Auguste Gastine, documenting his condition before the restorations of the 1870s. The building is now owned by the municipality of Elbeuf, in the Seine-Maritime, and is part of a still active Norman religious heritage, as evidenced by its links with specialized databases (Merimée, Clochers de France).

The masters associated with its history include Jacques-Eugène Barthélemy, identified as master of the work, and the glassmaker Boulanger, author of the 19th century stained glass windows. These elements highlight its stylistic evolution, mixing medieval heritage (laying down, ancient windows) and contributions from modern eras (organ, restorations). Its precise address, 33 Rue Guynemer, and its Insee code (76231) firmly anchor this monument in the urban and historical landscape of Elbeuf, between Rouen and the Seine Valley.

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