Collegiate Church Notre-Dame

Vernon, France

The Notre Dame Church Collegiate is considered one of the most beautiful examples of medieval architecture in France. Built between the 11th and 16th century, the collegiate contains different architectural styles. Where the altar and the transept are Romanesque style, the rest of the building was rebuilt in three different Gothic (namely Early, Flamboyant and Perpendicular Gothic) styles. The organs date back to the beginning of the 17th century and which was restored in 1979. Some magnificent abstract-style stained glass windows were inserted in the 1970’s to replace those destroyed during World War II.

References:

cape-tourisme.fr

Address

Rue du Chapitre 1-19, Vernon, France

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Details

Founded: 1072
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

More Information

giverny.org
www.cape-tourisme.fr

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

조성경 (3 years ago)
Its stained glasses are unique. I hope to visit this place again after renovation.

Arunkumar T (5 years ago)
Such nice chruch in Vernon..

Shantha Kumar (6 years ago)
Nice place and never to miss

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