Church of Saint-Julien
The church of Saint-Julien in Domfront is part of the revival of sacred art in the first half of the 20th century. It corresponds to an original work of neo-Byzantine style with a reinforced concrete structure, an art deco decoration tinged with Armenian reminiscences and the presence of an imposing extinguished bell tower. The work of the Parisian architect Albert Guilbert, to whom we also owe the Armenian cathedral in Paris and the church of Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc in Versailles, Saint-Julien de Domfront is a major achievement of 20th century architecture in Normandy, and was consecrated in 1933.
About this building
The present church was built between 1924 and 1933 by the architect Albert Guilbert (1866-1949), a contemporary of Auguste Perret, to replace the old 18th century church, damaged by a storm. The church has a square, Byzantine-inspired plan. Its interior decoration is due to the mosaicist and glass painter Jean Gaudin. The apse of the choir is decorated with a figure of Christ Pantocrator in a neo-Byzantine style. The interior decoration is the work of Jean Gaudin. The organ was installed by the organ builder Gloton from Nantes in 1931.
