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The Church of Notre-Dame d'Envermeu is a Catholic building located in the commune of Envermeu in the Seine-Maritime region of Normandy. Built in the 16th century on the remains of an old building, it embodies Renaissance religious architecture, mixing stone and flint. His history was marked by violent episodes, such as the plundering by Calvinists in 1562 or the revolutionary degradations of 1793.

The vault of the choir, completed in 1589, illustrates the stylistic evolution of the period. The church houses classified furniture, including a swimming pool and a 16th century bentier, as well as a funerary slab of the knight of Innerville, discovered by Abbé Cochet. A stained glass window depicting the baptism of Clovis and the obituary inscriptions of the sixteenth century testify to its historical importance. The polyphonic organ, dating from the late 19th century, adds a musical dimension to the heritage.

Ranked a historical monument by decree of 24 March 1928, the church survived centuries of unrest, from the fire of the city by Charles the Temerary in 1472 to the revolutionary spoliations. Today, it remains a symbol of Norman religious heritage, open to visit and property of the municipality. Its exact address, 9 Rue Abbé Cochet, allows to locate it precisely in the center of Envermeu.

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