Church of Saint-Maclou
The Church of Saint-Maclou is a Roman Catholic church in Rouen, France, named after the Saint Malo, which is considered one of the best examples of the Flamboyant style of Gothic architecture in France. Saint-Maclou, along with Rouen Cathedral, the Palais de Justice (also Flamboyant), and the Church of St. Ouen, form a famous ensemble of significant Gothic buildings in Rouen. Its spire reaches a height of 83 meters.
| Church of Saint-Maclou | |
|---|---|
Aerial view showing west façade and lantern tower | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Province | Archdiocese of Rouen |
| Region | Upper Normandy |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 49°26′23″N 1°05′54″E |
| State | France |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Parish church |
| Style | French Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1436 |
| Completed | 1521 |
Monument historique | |
| Official name: Eglise Paroissiale Saint-Maclou | |
| Designated | 1840 |
| Reference no. | IA00021849 |
| Denomination | Église |
| Website | |
| rouen | |
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