Église Saint-Lucien de Méru, Gothic church in Méru, France

The Église Saint-Lucien de Méru is a church built between the late 11th century and 1678. Its six-bay nave has a timber roof, with a Renaissance south aisle and a modern north aisle. The Romanesque bell-tower base, remodelled in the Gothic period, is followed by a two-bay Gothic choir with a flat chevet. The 1511 tower has a tall timber spire.

Construction of the church began in the late 11th century and continued through 1678, with the Gothic choir replacing an earlier sanctuary during the early Gothic period. This extended building timeline reveals how the structure evolved across multiple centuries of architectural change.

The church displays religious artworks spanning centuries, including several representations of the Virgin Mary within its walls. These pieces allow visitors to trace artistic development across different eras.

Access to the interior is usually possible during daytime hours, though opening times may vary depending on the season. Visitors should contact local Méru information offices for current visiting conditions and any guided tour availability.

The 1511 timber spire and its clock face hide the old Romanesque tower, except for the west face of its top storey. The tower base also has no doorway into the two 16th-century transepts, so it stands isolated from them.