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Notre-Dame de Saint-Martin-le-Gaillard Church is a Catholic building located in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy. Partially rebuilt in the 13th century, it suffered a fire in the 15th century, requiring a new consecration in 1482. Reconstruction work continued in the 16th century, when it took its present form, mixing stone, flint and brick.

In the 18th century, the church tower was rebuilt, marking another important phase of its architectural evolution. The building was listed as a historic monument in 1921, recognizing its heritage value. Major restoration works are undertaken in 2019, notably for the choir and the bell tower, with a budget of €300,000.

The church retains remarkable elements such as its 16th century baptismal fonts, testimonies of its history. It is now owned by the municipality and remains an emblematic place of local religious heritage.

The Normandy region, in medieval and modern times, was marked by strong ecclesiastical and seigneurial influence. The churches, like that of Saint-Martin-le-Gaillard, played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, assembly and management of local affairs under the authority of the lords and archbishops.

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