Église Saint-Ouen de Pont-Audemer

Église Saint-Ouen de Pont-Audemer is a Gothic church built from light-colored Caen stone that rises in the heart of the town. The interior features a seven-bay nave with side aisles, lateral chapels, and a polygonal apse.

Construction of the church began in the 11th century, with major renovations in the 15th century under architect Michel Gohier. Some sections remained incomplete and were never fully finished.

The church displays architectural elements from three periods: Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance, reflecting regional Norman building traditions. These layers are visible in the different stones and decorative details that become apparent as you walk through the building.

The church sits on Republic Street in the historic center of Pont-Audemer and is easy to reach on foot. Access is open and the interior spaces are accessible to visitors of different mobility levels.

The nave ceiling features an inverted ship's hull design with exposed wooden beams, an unusual and skillfully crafted structural solution. The side aisles by contrast use a classical ribbed vaulting system.