Église Saint-Rémy

The foundation stone of the church of Saint-Rémy was laid by Thomas Bouchard, alderman and treasurer of the city, in 1522. However, its construction lasted more than 100 years and was completed in 1643. The construction was interrupted for several decades due to the conflicts of the Wars of Religion between Catholicism and Protestantism.
The Saint-Rémy Church illustrates the establishment of the Counter-Reformation movement in Dieppe. Indeed, facing the influence of Protestantism which aims at a sobriety of the worship, the Catholic power aims at attracting and controlling the faithful.
In the 17th century, a baroque altarpiece was built which contributed to establish a sensitive relationship with the sacred, visible in the chapel of the Virgin.
In the 18th century the Parisot organ exalts the prayers of the parishioners.
Classified as a Historic Monument in 1910, the church of Saint-Rémy underwent a series of restorations in the 19th century.
Since 1990 several restoration campaigns have been undertaken.
In 2022 the black ambulatory was inaugurated after more than a year of work. The interior and exterior have been reconstructed, including gargoyles sculpted by Morgan Roulland.

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