Which cathedral in Rouen has France’s tallest church spire, rising about 151 metres?

Rouen Cathedral has France’s tallest church spire, rising about 151 metres.

The cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Rouen, stands in Normandy and is the seat of the Archbishop of Rouen. Its architecture includes Romanesque remains as well as major Gothic rebuilding, reflecting repeated construction and restoration over many centuries.

The present spire is made of cast iron and reaches approximately 151 metres, making it the tallest church spire in France. It was completed in the 19th century, after earlier spires had been damaged or destroyed by fire and lightning.

Claude Monet painted Rouen Cathedral repeatedly in the 1890s, producing a famous series that explored changing light and weather. The paintings are not identical architectural records, because Monet emphasized atmosphere and color rather than documentary precision.