Construction of the chapel 1542 (≈ 1542)
Built for the privilege of Saint-Romain.
1846
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1846 (≈ 1846)
Official protection by the French State.
1888
Restoration of the monument
Restoration of the monument 1888 (≈ 1888)
Works led by Louis Sauvageot.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fierte Saint-Romain or chapel Saint-Romain at the Haute-Veille-Tour : classification by list of 1846
Key figures
Louis Sauvageot - Architect
Responsible for restoration in 1888.
Edmond Bonet - Sculptor
Participated in the restoration.
Origin and history
La proude Saint-Romain is a Catholic chapel located in Rouen, Seine-Maritime department, Normandy. Built in 1542, it is next to the lobby of Les Toiles, on the Place de la Haute-Veille-Tour. This monument was originally used to exercise the privilege of Saint-Romain, a local tradition linked to the feast of Ascension.
Classified as historical monuments in 1846, the proud Saint-Romain was restored in 1888, led by architect Louis Sauvageot and sculptor Edmond Bonet. This project aimed to preserve this emblematic heritage of Rouen, marked by its religious history and architecture characteristic of the sixteenth century.
The monument is now owned by the commune of Rouen. Its location, in the heart of the city, and its connection to medieval traditions such as the privilege of Saint-Romain, make it an important testimony of Norman history. The chapel is also mentioned in specialized works, highlighting its role in the architectural and cultural heritage of the region.
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