Église Notre-Dame de la Couture de Bernay, Catholic basilica in Bernay, France.
Église Notre-Dame de la Couture de Bernay is a church with a three-section western facade featuring a central portal with double doors and decorative brickwork across its masonry surface. The structure includes a tower with bells and extends into a larger interior space designed for religious gatherings.
The church received basilica status in 1950 through papal nuncio Roncalli, who later became Pope John XXIII. This recognition elevated the church's importance within the Catholic Church.
The basilica serves as the religious center of Bernay and shapes community life through regular services and annual processions. These gatherings connect people to the place and its role in local traditions.
Access to the church is possible, though some areas may be limited due to ongoing restoration work addressing structural issues. Visitors should be prepared for changes in accessible spaces and check conditions before planning a detailed visit.
Two protected bells remain in the tower, each with its own history spanning centuries. One was cast around 1500 by Cardin Buffet, while the other dates to 1658 and was made by N. Buret.
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