Église Saint-Sulpice de Pierrefonds

The Saint-Sulpice church features a double nave, three parallel vessels in the choir, and a Renaissance bell tower rising above the northern section.

The initial construction began in 1060 under Lord Nivelon I, with monks from Marmoutiers Abbey establishing a priory there in 1085.

The church structure demonstrates the progression of architectural styles, combining Romanesque elements in the crypt with Gothic features in the upper sections.

The church remains open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, allowing visitors to explore both the main sanctuary and the underground crypt.

The crypt contains a natural spring that influenced the original site selection, with water still visible through an opening in the southern section.

Location: Pierrefonds

Inception: 1100

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture, Flamboyant

GPS coordinates: 49.34680,2.97569

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07