Église Saint-Vincent de Lacanau, Church in Lacanau, France

The église Saint-Vincent de Lacanau is a church in the town of Lacanau, in the Médoc region of France. It stands on Rue Caupos and features a modest steeple, stone walls, a wooden ceiling in the nave, and colorful stained glass windows.

The parish church of Lacanau was rebuilt in 1767 on the site of a medieval predecessor that the lake repeatedly flooded; the date is tied to the town's decision to move the sanctuary away from the water. The 250th anniversary in 2017 was marked with restoration of the building's exterior and interior finishes.

The church sits along the route to Santiago de Compostela, which gives it a special place for pilgrims passing through Lacanau today. Inside, a 16th-century Pietà and a 17th-century statue of Saint James are both listed as historical monuments, drawing visitors interested in religious art.

The church stands on Rue Caupos in the centre of Lacanau, a short walk from the town's shops and the lakeside. The entrance faces the street, so it is found without a detour. Visitors arriving by car park in the surrounding streets of the old centre.

Inside the church there is also a sculpture depicting the entombment of Jesus, known as a mise au tombeau, which draws the attention of visitors interested in religious art. The building also holds wooden statues of Saint Vincent and Saint Valerius, making the interior more varied than its modest size might suggest.