Sumptuous building built between the 13th and 16th centuries happily mixing Gothic and Renaissance style. Inside no stained glass windows (due to the 1944 bombings) except 4 at the altar. The spire was rebuilt identically after 1944.

Started in the 13th century, the church was completed in the 16th century in the Renaissance style. Its steeple (78 m H) was rebuilt after being shot down in 1944. To see for the ornamentation of the bedside and choir. Historical capitals are not always well identifiable. The modern organ (1997) by Jean-François DUPONT (aged 45) and the replica of the statue of St. Peter present at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome are notable.

This church is located in the center of Caen at the foot of the Château. Although it is also beautiful from the outside, it convinces above all by its ornate interior design in the late Gothic style. If you are interested in religious buildings, I should not miss the church of St. Pierre.

We are both catholics and the visit for us was a must. The church looks beautiful from outside. There are reconstruction works inside, so follow the notes where you can go and where not… and keep silence. It’s a holy place. The church is named after apostle Peter and you can easily spot his bronze statue. It is vast inside and very beautiful gothic ornaments can be seen. There is a history about the bombing of the church during WW2. I was amazed by the fact there are not a lot of icons and statues typical for the Catholic Churches. No charge to enter, it’s free. And give some food to the beggars outside….show mercy and share your lunch with them. Otherwise they will buy cigarettes if you give them money.