Laying the first stone 14 novembre 1920 (≈ 1920)
Symbolic start of construction work.
1924-1925
Construction of church
Construction of church 1924-1925 (≈ 1925)
Main period of work led by Chirol.
14 juin 1925
Blessing of the building
Blessing of the building 14 juin 1925 (≈ 1925)
Ceremony presided by the Archbishop of Rouen.
12 septembre 2001
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 12 septembre 2001 (≈ 2001)
Official protection of the church and its grounds.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire church, including its plate ground (Box B 233, 330): inscription by decree of 12 September 2001
Key figures
Pierre Chirol - Architect
Church designer in regionalist style.
André de La Villerabel - Archbishop of Rouen
Blessed the church in 1925.
Origin and history
Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc Church is a Catholic building located in Eslettes, Seine-Maritime, Normandy. Built between 1924 and 1925, it is the work of architect Pierre Chirol. Its regionalist style is distinguished by the use of half-timbers, bricks and flint, integrating local materials into a decorative approach. The first stone was laid on November 14, 1920, but the main works spread over 1924-1925, with a solemn blessing on June 14, 1925 by the Archbishop of Rouen, André de La Villerabel.
The church is designed to harmonize with its rural environment, although its facade was later modified by the destruction of the bell tower and the addition of a cement coating. These transformations altered its original aspect. Despite this, the building is recognized for its architecture and listed as a historic monument on September 12, 2001, protecting the entire building and its grounds.
Owned by the Diocesan association, the church Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc reflects the architectural currents of the inter-war period in Normandy, mixing local tradition and modernity. Its inscription bears witness to its heritage importance, both for its style and for its anchoring in the religious and social history of the region. Available sources, such as Monumentum and Wikipedia, highlight its role in the cultural landscape of the Seine-Maritime.
