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The church of Saint-Georges de Villers-Bocage, located in the Somme department, is a religious building built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Its flamboyant Gothic architecture, marked by a 13th century gable wall façade, is complemented by a quadrangular bell tower. The openings, modified in the 18th and 19th centuries, reflect successive adaptations: broken arch windows in the north (XVI century), curved lintels in the south (XVIII century), and a side door added in the 19th century. The nave, dating back to the 13th century, preserves an ancient structure with visible indentations and punches, while the arcades rest on chamfered square pillars.

The choir and its five-sided apse, preceded by a transept, present a more elaborate arcade decor than that of the nave. The arches are based on columns adorned with four-billed tiles, typical of the 16th century. At the entrance of the choir, four carved stalls of the second half of the sixteenth century illustrate holy figures and evangelists. The church also houses a Repainted Tombing in 1906 by Eugene Grevet, as well as a painted plaster Lourdes cave, installed in 1903 in the northern chapel. A carved group representing Saint George fighting the dragon is exposed in the north transept.

The building, built in chalk, reflects the architectural and artistic evolution of the region, mixing medieval elements and later additions. Its portal, framed by four columns, and its sides flanking the nave underline its historical and religious importance in the local community. Changes to the openings and the presence of works of art such as the Tombing or carved stalls enrich its heritage, reflecting both liturgical practices and varied artistic influences.

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