Limésy can be explored through clearly defined architectural and artistic themes: the Église Saint-Martin brings together a Latin cross floor plan, regional flint and stained-glass windows. Château d’Étennemare and the Relais de poste represent different architectural histories; archaeological finds add to this picture. Art in the village provides another theme.

Église Saint-Martin: Floor Plan, Flint and Glass

The Église Saint-Martin in Limésy was completely rebuilt between 1879 and 1889 by the architect René Martin and the sculptor Felix Bonet. Its floor plan follows the classic form of a Latin cross. The term describes the cross-shaped layout of the building and helps to identify its architectural form. The church was built from black and white flint sourced from local deposits. The stained-glass windows were created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the Rouen-based glass artists Boulanger and Duhamel-Marette. Their creation therefore extends beyond the period of the new building: the construction and glazing belong to different, successive periods in the local history.

Buildings with Their Own Historical Markers

Château d’Étennemare was built at the beginning of the 17th century by Jean Du Fa, a descendant of the Croixmare family. It underwent extensive alterations at the beginning of the 18th century. Its architectural history therefore encompasses both its construction and a significantly later transformation.

In Frontebosc stands the Chapelle Saint-Adrien, a detached Neo-Gothic building dating from the mid-19th century. Local materials used include brick, worked flint, Caumont stone and sandstone. The chapel is privately owned and is not open to visitors.

The Relais de poste in Limésy dates from the 18th century. It was built at the crossroads of the old roads “de Rouen au bourg de Veules” and “de Doudeville à Limésy”. The two historic names record different routes and add another perspective to the architectural history of the place.

Archaeological Traces in the Municipality

Limésy’s archaeological heritage includes worked flint axes and Celtic silver coins, as well as Roman remains, remnants of ancient walls and stone coffins from the Frankish period. Together, these attest to the early and enduring settlement of the municipal area. The groups of finds range from worked objects and structural remains to burials. Archaeology thus adds further material traces to the history of the buildings.

Art Trail and Practical Information

The Boucle Inspire Limésy is a two-kilometre art trail in the heart of the village. Along it, you can discover several works created during the Inspire festival. The Circuit Inspire Limésy invites you to discover around fifteen works of art and Limésy. Its route was created for the fourth edition of the Inspire festival. Check which works of art are currently on display before you travel. The Circuit Inspire Limésy is accessible by public transport; check the current connections before your trip.

There is a freely accessible children’s playground near the football stadium in Limésy.

Discover more destinations: Beauvoir-En-Lyons, Martin-Église, Drosay, Malaunay, Manneville-ès-Plains, Varengeville-Sur-Mer, Saint-Léger-du-Bourg-Denis, Sainte-Marie-Au-Bosc.

For the overarching travel guide: Seine-Maritime.