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Notre-Dame de Démouville Church is a Catholic building located in the commune of Démouville, Calvados department, Normandy. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, it underwent modifications in the 4th quarter of the 18th century. Its architecture reflects these different periods, although precise details of its stylistic characteristics are not mentioned in the available sources.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 4 October 1932, the church was partially destroyed, as the archives show. Today it belongs to the commune of Démouville. Its location, south of the village, makes it a central point of local life, both religious and heritage. Sources also mention a specific address: 8 Rue de l'Église, 14840 Démouville.

The historical context of its construction is part of a period marked by the importance of parish churches in Normandy. These buildings served not only as places of worship, but also as community centres, reflecting the social and religious organization of the time. Changes made in the 18th century may correspond to adaptation or modernization needs, common in religious buildings of this period.

The references available, notably those of Arcisse de Caumont in his monumental Statistique du Calvados (1850), highlight the heritage interest of the building. However, the details of its furniture, its specific architecture or the significant events in its history remain limited in the sources consulted.

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