church of st. joan of arc

The outside of this modern church looks like a witches hat, which given that poor old Joan was burnt as a witch is an interesting choice. I don't love it but I don't think that this is relevant. It's a powerful piece. The window inside is spectacular, just huge and very beautiful indeed, juxta posed with sculptural wooden roof work, all undulated. Unexpected given the outside. Definitely go inside. Is free and you need to make up your own mind.

A well educated French person told me, "Most French people don't believe in Jeanne d'Duc; if she did exist, 'she' must have been a man." This really got me reading!Joan was born 3 years before the victorious war of Henry the 5th Battle of Agincourt. France was in a mess, French nobles were killing each other and England combined with the French Duke of Burgundy owned more French land than the French. We all know about the terrific story of Joan - but do we all believe George Bush's story about his victories? Propaganda. Joan and her voices? Most people in Psyche Hospital today hear lots of voices, and usually the ones they want to hear.The previous 16th century Church for Joan of Arc was completely destroyed in WW 2 in 1944. However, all the stain glass from this church had been removed and carefully cared for.This present church was completed in 1979 and includes the 'old' stain glass. People all over the world come to Rouen to visit this square. Including me. Personally I think that the 1975 Rouen Tourist Group could have come up with some better attractions than :- many restaurants, a few old stones half buried, a food market, a ferris wheel and a "Modern" Church. If you go to the Dijon Cathedral that is more like it - including a very, very old statue of 'The Maid.' However, as we Tourists say, "Been there, Done that. - Next."Brian, from Perth . Western Australia.

It is a relatively new building, bowl shaped, with lots of wood. It appeared warm and friendly and had fine liturgical space. I was a bit put off by a cordoned off area for something I did not understand. Some of the stained glass windows have been repurposed from a destroyed church, but some are new and fairly banal. The merely colored glass windows seemed more in keeping with the architecture to me.

Lovely building right in the centre of the square, beautiful stained glass windows and very modern architecture. Such a fitting tribute to Joan of arc.

The church has the stained glass windows of St. Vincent, is located on the site where St. Joan was burned alive, but has a very modern feel. Whether the roof is an hommage to a viking ship, a warrior's helmet, or something else, it is well worth your time to visit, and reflect.

At first the church looked out of place and then fitted so well. As we entered we admired the Renaissance era stained glass window that was rescued from the ruins the Church dedicated to Saint Vincent , which was destroyed during World War II. It was in the ancient town square where Joan of Arc was burnt to death and so it seemed fitting that a church dedicated to her be on this spot. The exterior of the church represents both the flames that burnt Joan and an upturned Viking ship, two things which have great significance in the history of Rouen.

A friendly and welcoming church in the heart of the old market. Beautiful stained glass windows and a peaceful atmosphere.

The architecture of this church does not fit with the style of the city. From the inside, the church was okay, but, when the life of Joan of Arc is known, it is expected to have something more that is not too modern that turns it almost unnatural to the area. Its surrounding had a ferris wheel and some other games that made me feel like it lost its significance.

I am not a big fan of mixing different styles, old and new; so for me this contemporary church looks out of place in the center of the charming old plaza surrounded by typical Rouen old timber houses. The church interior is quite all right for a contemporary church. I liked the bright stained glass windows, but nothing else. This church would be appropriate in a different part of the city just because Rouen is one of those places where old and new is rarely mixed and it is a good thing: one of the reasons why old Rouen is so beautiful.

Interesting church in the area where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Couldn't see much of the church since there was a funeral at the time we visited.

Not what you would expect. but worth walking in and looking around. Very modern and "upbeat" for a church.

We were on a cruise with the Queen Mary 2 and had a day in Rouen and went to St. Joan of Arc church. We had an amazing guide who explained about the design of the church being that of an upturned dragon boat. We thought it also looked like the kind of armoured helmet Joan might have worn. It is a stunning design. Outside in the gardens is a Cross on the place where Joan was burned at the stake. Do go inside the church because it is truly beautiful and breath-taking. The windows are superbly designed and no matter that it was grey outside because the windows looked as though they were illuminated with masses of sunshine they were that stunning.

Our tour guide told us that many of the Rouen locals don't like this church because of its modern geometric look but many of them have been won over by the windows. During the war, because of the bombs, many churches had their windows taken down and sites in safe places but after the war many of the churches didn't exist anymore because they had been destroyed by bombs. So there were windows without churches. So the windows that you see in this church are actually from the 16th century from a church that was destroyed. Beautiful!

When I walked through the market I missed this church the first time - it looks as if it was part of the market that was closed. The second day I visited the market I found the door.What a lovely new church inside. Very modern - wonderful architecture. Bright. What a contrast to the outside.Well worth a visit.

When visiting Rouen this is an interesting diversion. Beautiful, modern church in the shape of an upturned boat; magnificent stained glass windows and situated close to the site of St Joan's execution.