Rouen

Joan of Arc Church

France, Rouen, Old Market Square (Vieux Marche).

Description:

The Church named after the Virgin of Orleans was built in 1979 on the site of the Church of St. Vincent, which was destroyed during the Second World War, it was hit by an air bomb. The remains of the building served as building material for the new structure. The author of the project was the French architect Louis Arretche. The place for the church was not chosen by chance - it was here that Joan of Arc was burned.

The structure is unique in its design and appearance and is not very similar to temples in the traditional sense. The shape of the building resembles an inverted ship, huge stained glass windows make a strong impression. The structure has no clear lines and shapes, and the roof looks like scales.

The Cathedral works from April to November 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00, and from November to April 1.00-12.00 and 13.00-17.30. On Fridays and Sundays, the church is closed in the morning.

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