Église Saint-Houardon de Landerneau, Gothic church in Landerneau, France
The Église Saint-Houardon is a Gothic church with a Latin cross layout, three aisles, and a flat chevet, dominated by a two-level bell tower at the front. The walls are built from granite rubble stone with cement coating, and the floor is paved with granite and sandstone slabs.
The original church was built in the 16th century on the banks of the Elorn River, but was relocated and rebuilt between 1858 and 1861. The relocation and reconstruction were funded under Napoleon III.
The south porch dates to 1604 and displays Renaissance architectural features that visitors pass through, marking the transition between the exterior and the church interior.
The bell tower with multiple bells is visible from outside and the stone cladding shows natural color variations that appear different depending on the light. Walking around the church allows you to see all the architectural details, including the cylindrical stair turret on the north side.
The bell tower is topped with a dome and four lanterns positioned on the cylindrical stair turret on the north side. This combination creates a distinctive visual feature that sets the church's profile apart from other buildings in town.
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