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The Church of Notre-Dame de Champ-Dolent is a Catholic building located in the department of Eure in Normandy. Built mainly in the 13th and 16th centuries, it is characterized by a nave and a 13th century bedside, while its choir dates from the 16th century. Its architecture combines flint and limestone, typical of local constructions of these epochs. The rectangular building features a cradle vault and retains structural elements such as the nave entrances.

In 1967-1968, glass artist François Décorchemont (1880-1971) produced a series of eight stained glass windows dedicated to Notre-Dame, marking the culmination of his "marriage cycle". These works, integrated into the church, are worth the "Heritage of the 20th Century" label. The ensemble, homogeneous and representative of the style of Décorchemont, is part of the continuity of its previous creations, while closing its artistic exploration of the Marian theme.

Classified as a historic monument since 23 September 2010, the church belongs to the commune of Champ-Dolent. Its inscription concerns the entire building, including the stained glass windows of Décorchemont, which constitute a major testimony of the religious glass art of the twentieth century. The official address, 181 rue de l'Église, and its Insee code (27141) confirm its territorial anchor in the Eure in Normandy.

The church's furniture and structure reflect its architectural evolution, with a moulded sandstone and partially visible farms. The porch before the nave and flat bedside, dated from the 13th century, contrast with the choir of the 16th century, built in blocks of flint and less large limestone. These characteristics illustrate stylistic transitions between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in this region.

Available sources, including Wikipedia, Monumentum and the Merimée Base, highlight the heritage importance of the building. Its location, noted with satisfactory accuracy (level 8/10), and Creative Commons licensed photographic credits enrich its documentation. The church remains an active place of worship, while being open to visit, testifying to its dual, spiritual and cultural role.

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