Church of St Joan of Arc, Modern Catholic church in Place du Vieux-Marché, Rouen, France
The modernist structure features an oval shape with curved lines and a distinctive roof design resembling an overturned Viking longship in the city center.
Built in 1979 on the exact site where Joan of Arc was executed in 1431, this church replaced the Saint Vincent parish church destroyed during World War II.
The interior displays recovered 16th-century stained glass windows from the former Church of Saint Vincent, depicting scenes from Christ's life and various saints.
The structure incorporates a covered walkway over the square, providing shelter for visitors and creating a connection between the church and market halls.
The fragmented glass windows surround the altar while the Nordic-tiled roof and fish-shaped back windows combine maritime elements with Christian symbolism.
Location: Rouen
Inception: 1979
Architects: Louis Arretche
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.44300,1.08864
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
Rouen offers notable architectural heritage with the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Gros Horloge clock, and medieval streets. The city center contains timber houses, Gothic churches, and Renaissance buildings. Key photography locations include the Place du Vieux-Marché square, Saint-Maclou Church, and the modern Gustave-Flaubert bridge. The botanical gardens and hilltop views from Côte Sainte-Catherine provide natural settings.
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