Église Sainte-Madeleine de Rouen, Historical monument church in Rouen, France.
Sainte-Madeleine is a church in Rouen topped with a dome crowned by a bell tower and rooster, featuring fluted columns and an 18th-century neoclassical facade. The building has a clear geometric layout with large windows that allow light to fill the interior space.
Construction started in 1754 under architect Charles-Nicolas Parvy and finished in 1781 under Jean-Baptiste Le Brument's direction. The extended building period reflects the project's ambitions and makes it a notable example of French architecture from that era.
The interior holds Stations of the Cross created by Louis Roux in 1873 and a central stained glass window showing the Celestial Father with angels. These artworks shape how the space feels and reveal the care taken in its decoration.
The church is centrally located at Place de la Madeleine and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should check opening hours beforehand, as these may vary depending on the season or religious services taking place.
Separate balconies existed for patients from the former Hotel-Dieu and nuns, allowing them to attend services apart from the rest of the congregation. This arrangement reveals how the building's design reflected the social divisions of its time.
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