Église Saint-Pierre d'Ault, Listed church and historical monument in Ault, France
The église Saint-Pierre d'Ault is a Gothic church in the center of Ault, in northern France, listed as a historical monument in 1976. Its walls are built in a checkerboard pattern of white stone and flint, a method common in this part of Normandy.
The church's square tower dates from the 14th century and served as the town's belfry, tied to a communal charter granted in 1382. The nave was extended in the 15th century, and three bells named Charlotte, Henriette and Louise were installed in 1821.
The church stands on the Grande Rue in the center of Ault and is easy to reach on foot. Guided tours are offered on Saturday mornings in summer, and the building opens to all during the Journées du Patrimoine weekend.
The belfry of Saint-Pierre is considered the third church belfry of its kind in France at the time, after those of Dunkirk and Cambrai. At the top of the tower, gargoyles sit at each of the four corners, with a small watchtower rising above them.
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