Church of Saint-Pierre, Gothic parish church in central Caen, France
The Church of Saint-Pierre features a 75-meter tower with a spire and combines both Gothic architecture and Renaissance elements in its construction.
The construction of Saint-Pierre extended from the 13th to 16th centuries, with the eastern apse built by Hector Sohier between 1518 and 1545.
The church served as a Temple of Reason in 1793 during the French Revolution, marking a period of religious transformation in the region.
Saint-Pierre stands near the Château de Caen and the Abbey of Saint-Étienne, creating a circuit of historical religious structures in the city center.
Until the mid-19th century, a canal flowed past the eastern end of the church, inspiring numerous artworks now displayed in local museums.
Location: Caen
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Made from material: Caen stone
Part of: religious heritage of Caen
Address: Pl. Saint-Pierre, 14000 Caen, France
Phone: +33231934613
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/saintpierrecaen
GPS coordinates: 49.18417,-0.36083
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Caen bears traces of its past in every stone. The castle built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century still overlooks the city, while the Abbey of Men and the Abbey of Women testify to the power of the Norman dukes. Saint-Pierre Church rises with its 73-meter Gothic tower, and in the streets of Vaugueux, half-timbered houses recall medieval life. The Caen Memorial tells about World War II and the Normandy Battle, periods that deeply affected the city. Between history and nature, Caen also offers places of rest. The Botanical Garden, created in 1848, houses thousands of plant species within its greenhouses and arboretum. The Park of the Hill of Birds, developed over 17 hectares, features themed gardens and viewpoints over the city. From the Fine Arts Museum located within the castle to the Leroy Tower on the Orne quays, each site invites to discover different periods. Visiting Caen means exploring ten centuries of architecture and events that have shaped Normandy.
Castle of Caen
290 m
Musée de Normandie
251 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen
242 m
Hôtel d'Escoville
74 m
Église Saint-Sauveur de Caen
315 m
Maison des Quatrans
140 m
Tour Leroy
123 m
Hôtel de Than
145 m
Église du Saint-Sépulcre de Caen
290 m
Vostrus Stele
251 m
Synagogue of Caen
119 m
Hôtel de Mondrainville
304 m
Hôtel de Blangy
288 m
52 rue Saint-Pierre, Caen
216 m
54 rue Saint-Pierre, Caen
223 m
Hôtel Duquesnoy-du-Thon
196 m
Musée de la Poste et des Télécommunications
216 m
Maison, 9 rue de la Monnaie
304 m
Cour des Imprimeurs
311 m
33-35 rue Froide, Caen
355 m
Hôtel Lebourguignon-Duperré
356 m
Barbacane de la porte Saint-Pierre
107 m
La Lorraine
180 m
Église Saint-Georges-du-Château
204 m
Marché Saint-Pierre
351 m
Maison, 10 rue Montoir-Poissonnerie
95 m
François de Malherbe
284 m
Hôtel de Ferrage
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