Construction of church XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction, Romanesque style.
25 août 1930
First MH ranking
First MH ranking 25 août 1930 (≈ 1930)
Protection of the Romanesque facade by arrest.
14 juin 1949
Second ranking MH
Second ranking MH 14 juin 1949 (≈ 1949)
Official additional protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Romanesque facade: by order of 25 August 1930 and by order of 14 June 1949
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Saint-Germain church of Airan is a Catholic religious building located in the town of Airan, now part of the new town of Valambray, in the department of Calvados. Built in the 12th century, it is a typical example of Norman Romanesque architecture, with a facade classified for its heritage interest.
The building was officially protected by two classification orders for historical monuments: the first in 1930 for its Romanesque façade, followed by a second in 1949. This double recognition underlines its importance in the architectural and religious heritage of Lower Normandy (now Normandy). The church belongs to the commune and remains a testimony of the medieval constructive practices in the region.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, specify that the church is located at 3 Rue des Moulins in Airan, with an Insee code (14005) confirming its administrative anchor in Calvados. Although information on its current use (visits, cults) is not detailed, its status as a historical monument guarantees its preservation for future generations.
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