Église de Varengeville-sur-Mer

The church stands on an 80-meter-high cliff overlooking the English Channel, with its walls constructed from local flint and sandstone materials.

Built in the 12th century with a north nave, the church received additions in the 13th century and a reconstructed entrance porch in the 16th century.

Georges Braque, who created stained glass windows for the church, rests in the marine cemetery alongside other artists and writers.

The church receives 60,000 visitors annually and requires continuous maintenance due to coastal erosion, which causes the cliff to retreat 40 centimeters each year.

Inside the church, a polygonal pillar column displays carved decorations of a scallop shell and human head figures between two naves.

Location: Varengeville-sur-Mer

GPS coordinates: 49.90667,0.99556

Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:51