Église Saint-Julien de Caen, Modernist church in Caen, France
Saint-Julien Church features an elliptical layout with colored glass tiles covering 4500 square meters of its lateral walls, creating light patterns throughout the interior.
The church, built between 1954 and 1959, replaced an ancient religious building from the 7th century that was destroyed during the 1944 bombardments.
Architect Henry Bernard designed the church during his captivity in Germany, focusing on bringing priests closer to their congregation through innovative spatial arrangements.
The church stands at 3 rue Malfilâtre in Caen, maintaining regular religious services under the Saint-Thomas de l'Université parish administration.
The structure received heritage status in 2007, including protection for its presbytery and connecting gallery, marking its significance in post-war religious architecture.
Location: Caen
Inception: 1963
Architectural style: modern architecture
Part of: religious heritage of Caen
Address: 3, rue Malfilâtre
GPS coordinates: 49.18950,-0.36893
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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