A new belltower

Originally the bell tower was to be covered with zinc (see postcard) then slates.

Since its cover in 1943 with slates, only little work have been execute, its renovation became indispensable, was carried out in 2013.

On November 6, 2013 the new frame weighing 5 tonnes was hoisted.

The old framework

It is interesting to note that the old frame was made to save money and wood by assembling boards to make stronger sections.

A bell tower with a "imperial dome"

The bell tower is called "imperial" because its dome has 8 sides with curved edges and counter-curves in the shape of "S" reminiscent of that of the closed crowns of the emperors.

The windvane

The original cross, in tinplate has been preserved.
"Originally, the coock that served as a weather vane was made of tin. It was fully reconstituted by a specialized company in la Manche. Today the rooster is made of copper leaves, a more sustainable material that weighs no more than 2 kilos." This weather vane is installed on ball bearing to easily indicate the direction of wind. It is connected to the lightning rod by two copper wires that descend along the cross to channel lightning down to the ground.

The new belltower in 2013

The lesson of framing

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The bell tower was set up
on November 6, 2013

The installation of the bell tower frame

The roof of the nave

The roof of the nave was also redone in "canal tiles"

A new plaster on the facades:
A lime plaster had to be executed on the facades to replace the old cement plaster and thus solve the problems of humidity of the walls.

The restoration of the nave

Recovery of the vault, restoration of stained glass windows and interior platforms.

Total cost of work:
A total envelope of 840,000 €uros had been estimated necessary in 2013 to carry out this work, including 260,000 €uros for the bell tower.