Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Church

The Church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul

The Le Havre audio-guided tour leads you to the Church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, a fine 19th-century church located a stone's throw from the beach. With its lantern tower typical of Norman churches, this place of worship is discovered with respect.

A 19th-century church

Founded in 1849 by Abbe Beaupel, the church was built in a neo-Romanesque style to meet the strong growth of the population of this district close to the sea, which needed a new place of worship. Its lantern tower, fifty-nine metres high, is characteristic of Norman churches and marks the skyline of the district.

What there is to see

The church stands out for its lantern tower and its neo-Romanesque style, in the Norman tradition. Inside, the nave and the decoration invite contemplation, in the calm proper to this kind of building. Located near the beach, it is an appreciated landmark of the seaside district, approached with respect, in the sobriety of a place of worship.

Practical information

The Church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul is a stone's throw from Le Havre beach. Access is generally free outside services; the hours of celebrations may vary. An active place of worship, it requires proper dress and silence.

When was the Church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul founded ?

It was founded in 1849 by Abbe Beaupel, in a neo-Romanesque style, for the then fast-growing district near the sea.

How tall is the lantern tower ?

Its lantern tower, typical of Norman churches, rises to fifty-nine metres and marks the skyline of the district.