St. Owen's Church

The Church of St. Owen is now part of the abbey of the same name. This magnificent church is a vivid example of Gothic architecture - it has the clarity and severity of lines and a modestly decorated interior. In size, it exceeds even the adjacent Cathedral.

The construction of the church continued for a long time. The first stone in the foundation of the church was laid in 1318, 21 years later - in 1339 - most of the construction was completed. At the same time, in the XIV century, the church was reconstructed and luxurious Gothic stained glass windows appeared, which have no analogues in France in terms of wealth and diversity. After that, construction was suspended due to lack of funds and complications in the political situation. The facade was never completed, but as a result of later completion it turned out to be eclectic and original. However, in the XIX century it was rebuilt and replaced by a simple wall. It is worth noting that despite long pauses in construction, all architects tried to adhere to the plan developed in the early XIV century. Deviation from the original plan is noticeable only in the openwork decor of windows made in the style of late Gothic.

In addition to the general grandeur of the Gothic church of Saint-Ouen, its visitors are amazed by the famous organ of Cavaier-Coll, to which the composer Charles Marie Vidor even dedicated one of the symphonies.