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Begun in 1499, construction took 120 years, reusing the foundations and some elements of the original Romanesque church. It is a late late flamboyant Gothic style of a large unit, with five naves and no external buttresses. The narrowness of the central nave and the absence of capitals accentuates the impression of height (18 m). Observe the exceptional vaults with twenty-one cross keystones, with large, richly decorated pendentives. Great diversity of carved decorations in the tops of the Gothic windows. Renaissance style for the staircase of the tribune and the exterior of the large west portal. The neo-Gothic south portal (restored in 2009) and the spire were added in the 19th century. The sober and uncluttered interior was restored after the 1944 bombing.

The present building is dated 1952, and succeeds an earlier building destroyed during the Second World War.

The church was mainly built between the 13th and 14th centuries. Its porch dates from the 17th century. The western gable wall is flanked by an open porch. The latter, as well as the gable wall have exposed beams. Under the porch is visible a vaulted portal. On the wall above the porch there is a bay window. The roof of the nave and the choir are covered with a gable roof. The bell tower is built as a turned-up gutter.

The construction of the new church was carried out between 1847 and 1855, according to the plans of the Palois architect Loupot. It is a neo-Romanesque style building, with Byzantine features that give it an original appearance, and its ornamental and furnishings are relatively contemporary. The church is classified as a Historic Monument by decree of 24 July 2003.

Church of mentioned as early as the 11th century, dismantled during the religious wars by the inhabitants who refused to let it serve as a fortress. It regained its original appearance in 1600.

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption is located in Tellières-le-Plessis, in Normandy. The Romanesque portal dates from the late twelfth century while the rest of the current building probably dates back to the sixteenth or seventeenth century. A robust steeple surmounts the first bay of nave; two lateral altars frame the entrance of the choir. The interior is decorated with three beautiful 19th century wooden altarpieces and a lectern and stalls from the same period.

Built in the 13th century style with limestone infill, it consists of a nave with shed-covered aisles, a projecting two-bay transept and a choir surrounded by a walkway opening on to two sacristies and a polygonal hipped covered chapel. Gargoyles in the shape of fantastic animals adorn the top of the walls.

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, listed as an historical monument, is located in Warhem, Hauts-de-France. The first religious services were celebrated there in 1208. Of the original church, destroyed in the sixteenth century, there remains only the tower. It is a "church-hall" style building, with three Gothic style naves. The church is furnished with remarkable furniture and several classified objects.

The church of Notre-Dame de la Couture was part of a rich abbey built outside the walls. It was built in two programs: first from 1060 and then around 1160.

The church Notre-Dame de la Dalbade is located rue de la Dalbade in the district of the Carmes in Toulouse. It should not be confused with the basilica of the Daurade on the quay of the same name. Its current name comes from the old church which preceded it and which was covered with a white plaster (lime), giving it the name of Santa Maria dealbata (Sainte-Marie la blanche). The present building, rather austere on the outside, is typical of southern Gothic architecture. The first church stood from 541 to the end of the 15th century on the site of the first oratory. It was destroyed by fire on October 27, 1442 along with the rest of the district. In spite of its disappearance, the current name of the Dalbade (which derives from the dealbata) is preserved.