Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Eugène de Deuil-la-Barre

The Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Eugène de Deuil-la-Barre is a Romanesque church with a central nave, projecting transept, and a Gothic choir with single-level design. The different sections show how the building style evolved over time, from the Romanesque foundation to later Gothic additions.

Construction began with the apse in the late 11th century and continued through the early 12th century with completion of the nave. The Gothic elements added later show that the building occupied multiple generations of craftsmen.

Four carved capitals from around 1135 display masterfully crafted Romanesque sculptures featuring biblical scenes and geometric patterns. These carved details are immediately visible when you enter and tell stories from the faith of the people who created this space.

The church is located on Rue de l'Église and is regularly open for religious services and visits. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when light enters through the windows and shows off the Romanesque and Gothic features clearly.

The church was classified as a historical monument in 1962, receiving official protection status. This recognition has helped preserve the medieval structures and artistic details to the present day.

Location: Deuil-la-Barre

Inception: 1070

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.97619,2.32592

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27