Église Sainte-Croix de Fourqueux, Church in Fourqueux, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

Église Sainte-Croix de Fourqueux is a church in Fourqueux, part of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. The building has a stone body with a tall square brick tower topped by a pyramidal red-tile roof, and its interior features a tall nave with pointed arches and a red carpet leading to the altar.

Construction began at the end of the 12th century, possibly on the site of an older Merovingian church, and the building was completed in 1260 with support from King Louis IX and Blanche of Castile. It was classified as a historical monument in 1946.

The church is dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated each September with a special mass. Inside, a wooden Christ from the 17th century stands behind the main altar, and a statue of Christ carrying his cross faces the entrance.

The church is in the center of Fourqueux, easy to find on foot, and the main entrance is usually open during the day. Visitors should dress respectfully and keep noise low, as it is an active place of worship.

The church lost its original pyramidal bell tower in 1962 when it threatened to collapse, and it was replaced by a wooden tower that now holds four bells. One of these bells, named la petite Marie, rings three times during the elevation at mass.