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The Church of Notre-Dame de Guibray is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Falaise, in the department of Calvados in Normandy. Its architectural history spans several centuries, with elements dating from the 12th century for the lower parts of the nave and the western gate, supplemented by high parts of the nave in the 13th century. The bows and bell tower were added in the 15th century, while neo-classical changes marked the choir and cross-section of the transept at the end of the 18th century. These successive transformations reflect the stylistic evolutions and liturgical needs of each epoch.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 6 November 1961, the church is a testimony of Norman architectural heritage. It once depended on the former diocese of Sées and was under the patronage of the abbey of Sainte-Trinité in Caen. Its furniture includes a classified organ organ, built by Henri and Claude Parisot, and still in use today. Subsequent changes, such as the drilling of the bays of the transept in the nineteenth century or the construction of a porch today destroyed, illustrate its continuous adaptation to customs and tastes.

The building is located in the Guibray district, Place de la Reine-Mathilde, and belongs to the commune of Falaise. Its architecture thus combines Romanesque, Gothic and neo-classical influences, offering a panorama of the techniques and aesthetics that marked Normandy from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory, and its official address is 21 Rue Notre-Dame in Falaise.

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