CAEN.
ST. ETIENNE.—At the west end is a large organ, with four towers; those at the side of the case are borne by giants. In front stands the Choir Organ, consisting of two flats, and three towers of five pipes each, the least in the centre. Under the north arch of the centre tower (the Choir reaching as far as the western piers of the same) is an Accompaniment Organ of modern Gothic work. In the middle of the Choir is a harmonium, which I was told was for the boys. 1866.
ST. JEAN has a handsome organ, with its Choir Organ in front. It also shows, under the arch against which it stands, a little front facing the west entrance. 1866.
ST. PIERRE.—At the west end stands a large old organ, with its Choir in front, as usual, and on the south side of the Choir is a small Accompaniment Organ. 1866.
ST. TRINITÉ.—In the north transept stands a shabby-looking organ. This handsome Norman church should have something more worthy of it. 1866.
COUTANCES.
THE CATHEDRAL.—At the west end of the church, supported by four pillars, arranged two and two on each side, stands a fine organ with the customary Choir in front. Among the sketches of David Roberts, which were sold after his death, was a very good one of this instrument. Under the north arch of the centre tower, stands a small modern Gothic Accompaniment Organ, consisting of four panels with flat tops. It is played from the front row of the Choir Stalls, the Choir, as at Caen, extending as far as the western arch of the centre tower. 1866.
ST. NICOLAS.—At the west end stands an old organ in a very English-looking case, with three towers, the largest of which is in the centre. As the case is flush with the front of the gallery, the key-board must be either at the back, or on one side of the instrument. 1866.
ST. PIERRE.—In a gallery, standing across the western bay of the nave, unsupported by pillar or arch, stands the organ with its Choir in front, in a very ordinary case. 1866.