Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Laurent d'Eu, Gothic collegiate church in Eu, France.
Collegiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Laurent is a Gothic church in Eu featuring tall stone columns that support the nave and colored glass windows distributing natural light throughout the interior. The space displays typical Gothic characteristics with richly decorated vaults and stone arches that extend along its entire length.
The church was founded in 1186 to serve the Canons of Saint-Victor as their religious center. After fires in the 15th century, it was rebuilt and acquired the forms still visible today.
The church contains glass furniture designed to complement its architecture, with contemporary elements interacting harmoniously with the original Gothic structure.
Visiting is possible during regular opening hours, allowing you to explore the architecture and decorations in detail. Note that you can visit a crypt with impressive stone structures beneath the church.
Inside stands a remarkable statue of the Virgin Mary surrounded by decorative stars, with a child's hand gently resting on her chest. This detail gives the religious depiction an intimate human quality.
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