At first glance, it looks like a regular church. Then you notice it’s leaning — thanks to the lovely idea of building on marshy ground. Normandy’s answer to Pisa, just without the crowds. Inside it’s simple but atmospheric, with modern stained glass giving it an unexpected mood. It’s not a tourist magnet, and maybe that’s why it feels so genuine. And hey, even if the architecture doesn’t wow you, the tilt probably will.
pts P.
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The Leaning Church of Caen! How on earth is this Church not falling down? Its clearly a significant lean to the structure: and its a LARGE structure. It almost looks like it started to lean during construction, since many pillars correct the lean a bit up their length. Amazing!
Gíverny A.
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Beautiful church, small and easily accessible. For free and a must seen!!
Raymond L.
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I recently acquired an original drawing by Samuel Prout, was looking at the street view and the images posted and realised why the beautiful buildings were no longer there. Destroyed in World War 2. Please see the an attached photo of the drawing of how Saint-Jean used to look in the early part of the 19th Century. Enjoy.
Andrey A.
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This church is so cool. Show some of the history of the fight of 1944 (D-Day)
Jose Google R.
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A quiet place for reflection
Tom M
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Amazing rebuild from WW2 destruction.
Bryan R.
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Beautiful architecture with an interesting history.
