Construction of church 2e quart XVIe siècle (≈ 1637)
Construction period of the flamboyant building.
1919
Gift of stained glass
Gift of stained glass 1919 (≈ 1919)
Stained glass offered by Louis Piret.
18 mai 1932
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 18 mai 1932 (≈ 1932)
Official church ranking.
2012
Restoration project
Restoration project 2012 (≈ 2012)
Presentation of a conservation project.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Saint-Ouen Church: Order of 18 May 1932
Key figures
Louis Piret - Donor
Offered the stained glass in 1919.
Monique Richard-Rivoire - Historical
Studyed the flamboyant churches of Vexin.
Origin and history
Saint-Ouen Church is a Catholic church located in Bennecourt, Yvelines department, Île-de-France. Built during the 2nd quarter of the 16th century, it illustrates the flamboyant architectural style typical of this period, as Monique Richard-Rivoire points out in his study of the churches of the French Vexin. This monument, marked by its religious and local history, was classified as historical monuments in 1932, recognizing its heritage value.
The church's stained glass windows, offered by Louis Piret in 1919, are a remarkable part of his artistic heritage. These early 20th century additions reflect a desire to preserve and embellish the building. In 2012, a restoration project was presented, reflecting the ongoing commitment to the conservation of this emblematic site of the French Vexin.
Saint-Ouen Church is an example of the flamboyant churches in the region, as mentioned in Monique Richard-Rivoire's bibliography. Its classification in 1932 and its location in a department rich in historical heritage, the Yvelines, make it a monument of interest both local and regional. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its importance in the religious and architectural landscape of Île-de-France.
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