Collégiale Notre-Dame of Poissy
Collégiale Notre-Dame of Poissy, Historical Catholic church in Poissy, France
The Collégiale Notre-Dame in Poissy is a Catholic church featuring two octagonal Romanesque towers and stone gargoyles. The front façade displays a 15th-century entrance portal with decorated tympanums showing biblical scenes.
The church was built in Romanesque style and has shaped the religious life of the city for centuries. King Louis, who later became Saint Louis, was baptized here in 1214, an event that gave the church great significance.
The carved capitals of the columns inside display Romanesque motifs, including fantastical creatures and plant patterns. These details from around 1150 reveal the artistic tastes of the medieval craftspeople who worked here.
The church is centrally located in Poissy on Rue de l'Église and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should know that the best view of the façade is from the front, and the interiors can feel dimly lit during visits.
The original baptismal fonts from the time of King Louis's baptism remain visible inside the church today and can be viewed by visitors. These objects connect the modern church directly to a significant moment in French royal history.
Location: Poissy
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.92995,2.03819
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
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