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⛪ Église Sainte Catherine
France's largest wooden church


🕐 1 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 17:01
📋 Fast Facts
  • Constructed in the 15th century
  • Largest wooden church in France
  • Exterior clad in chestnut shingles
  • Located in Honfleur, Normandy

Église Sainte Catherine stands as France's largest wooden church, a remarkable architectural achievement built during the 15th century. The structure is entirely constructed of wood—a practical choice for a port town where timber was readily available. Its distinctive exterior is covered in chestnut shingles, which have weathered centuries of Norman coastal climate ...

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