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The church Saint-Hilaire de Muids, located in the department of Eure in Normandy, is a monument whose origins date back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. His choir, typical of Romanesque architecture, is flanked by a Gothic bell tower, illustrating medieval stylistic evolutions. These ancient elements contrast with the nave, rebuilt in 1862 in a neo-Roman style by architect Simon, marking a desire to restore and adapt to the tastes of the nineteenth century.

The artistic dimension of the building is highlighted by the eight stained glass windows made by François Décorchemont between 1949 and 1955. These works, occupying the western spans of the nave, combine scenes of Saint Hilaire's life with biblical parables, all inserted into detailed landscapes. This iconographic program, both didactic and aesthetic, reflects the spiritual and cultural concerns of the post-war period, while anchoring the church in a renewed Norman glass tradition.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 2 February 2009, the entire church (cadastre F 305) belongs to the municipality of Muids. Its state of conservation and location, specified at 1 Rue Tristan Bernard, make it an accessible historic place, although the practical modalities (visits, events) are not detailed in the sources. The quality of its geographical location is assessed as "very satisfactory" (note 8/10), confirming its anchoring in the local territory.

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