Church of Saint-Maclou

About this place

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, and the Church of Saint Ouen, form a famous ensemble of significant Gothic buildings in Rouen. Its spire reaches a height of 83 meters. As you explore, compare the building itself with its decoration and later additions. Differences in materials, forms and imagery can reveal successive periods of patronage, making the visit a way to understand how religious places evolved over time.