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Origin and history

The church Notre-Dame-des-Douleurs de Crennes is a monument located in the commune of Gouffern in Auge, Normandy. Although its precise history is not documented in available sources, its name and location suggest a religious and community vocation rooted in local territory. Such churches, often at the heart of villages, served as places of worship, assembly and social cohesion for the inhabitants.

In Normandy, these buildings generally reflect the architecture and religious traditions of the region, while playing a central role in the daily lives of rural populations.