Collégiale Notre-Dame d'Écouis, Gothic religious monument in Écouis, France

Collégiale Notre-Dame d'Écouis is a church with a cross-shaped plan where the choir extends longer than the nave, built entirely from Vernon stone. Two massive towers frame the front facade and define how the building appears from outside.

Construction took place between 1310 and 1313 under the direction of Enguerrand de Marigny, replacing an earlier church dedicated to Saint Aubin. The foundation received royal and papal approval.

Inside, you can see statues from the 14th century, including figures of the Annunciation and various saints positioned in the transepts and chapels. These carved works show the religious artistry of the medieval period and shape how the interior feels.

Check opening times before your visit since they change with the seasons. Dress appropriately when entering a religious building, and allow time to explore both the interior artworks and the building's structure.

The founder's remains were brought back to the choir in 1326, after Enguerrand de Marigny was hanged at Montfaucon in 1315; a cenotaph honours him there. The 36 choir stalls date from the church's foundation and are among the oldest in France.