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Saint-Michel de Saint-Michel-de-Livet Church is a Catholic religious building located in the village of Saint-Michel-de-Livet, Calvados department, Normandy. Built between the 13th and 19th centuries, it reflects several architectural periods, with elements dating from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and modern eras. The building was classified as a Historic Monument on September 24, 1975, recognizing its heritage value and historic significance.

The church houses several classified objects, including a carved group representing the 16th century Trinity, a 17th century cross Christ, and an 18th century pulpit to preach. These elements bear witness to the artistic and religious richness of the place throughout the centuries. Since 2016, Saint-Michel-de-Livet has been a delegated commune in the new town of Livarot-Pays-d'Auge, changing its administrative anchor without altering its heritage.

Arcisse de Caumont, in his work Statistique monumentale du Calvados (1867), devoted several pages to this church, stressing its importance in the district of Lisieux. The building, owned by the municipality, remains a place of worship and a testimony of local history, with traces of historical graffiti studied and documented.

The location of the church, at the address 1845 Route de Saint-Michel-De-Livet, is specified in the heritage databases such as Mérimée, with geographical accuracy deemed satisfactory. Its Insee code (14371) clearly links it to the Calvados department and the Normandy region, confirming its territorial anchor.

The 1975 classification covers the entire building (Cadastre B 56), thus protecting its structure and interior decorations. Although information on its current use or use (visits, events) is not detailed, its status as a Historic Monument guarantees its preservation for future generations.

The available sources, including Wikipedia, Monumentum and the works of Arcisse de Caumont, provide a solid documentary basis for understanding its evolution, from its medieval construction to its transformations in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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