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France - Honfleur, Église Sainte Catharine

Église Sainte Catherine (Sainte Catherine Church) is one of Honfleur's most important monuments. The church was built in the 15th century to replace a stone church that was destroyed by the English during the Hundred Years' War.

The church was built by the town's inhabitants after the war. As few resources were available, carpenters and ship wrights used wood from a nearby forest and their knowledge of shipbuilding. The first nave, the oldest part of the building, dates from the second half of the 15th century. It is built on the model of a market hall with an impressive ceiling resembling the inverted hull of a ship.

The Sainte Catherine Church is the largest wooden church in France. The bell tower was built separate from the nave, a choice made to reduce the risk of fire. It has a square frame on a stone base, is coated with shingles and topped by an octagonal pyramid. In 1718, 'crutches' were put in place to support the bell tower.

The building was listed as a historical monument in 1870.
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35 comments

Nouchetdu38 said:

Extremly interesting architecture!!!! Great series!!!!!!
best wishes****
7 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love this twee half-timbered house, Jaap. All the best, Joe
7 months ago

Trudy Tuinstra said:

heel mooi. HFF
7 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

Fabulous photos from both outside and inside- HFF and a good weekend!
7 months ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe photo de cette église originale . HFF .
7 months ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

Looks a fine church Jaap.
HFF have a great day.
TOZ
7 months ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images intérieures et extérieures !
HFF Jaap
7 months ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

nice images Jaap
Happy Friday!
7 months ago ( translate )

Adele said:

A fine set of pictures of this lovely church, Jaap
7 months ago

Jo WaLo said:

Besonders die Innenaufnahmen finde ich sehr gelungen!
7 months ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

A splendid serie, Jaap. HFF, wish you a fine weekend !
7 months ago ( translate )

Franck Chabal said:

Une église à l'ancienne! HFF Jaap.
7 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

A very interesting wooden church is a wonderful series, Jaap, HFF!
7 months ago ( translate )

Stephan Fey said:

The church is beautifully decorated. A great series. HFF, Jaap
7 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A great series of this fascinating church, Jaap. HFF and have a good weekend.
7 months ago