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The church Saint-Étienne de Honfleur is an ancient Catholic building built between the 3rd quarter of the 14th century and the 16th century. Located in the Calvados department, south-east of the old Honfleur basin, it illustrates the medieval and reborn religious architecture of the region. Ranked a historic monument since 28 September 1932, it lost its cult function after the French Revolution, marking a break in its traditional use.

Since 1976, the church has hosted the Marine Museum, redirecting its vocation towards the preservation of the local maritime heritage. The building, owned by the municipality, is also associated with the museum of ethnography and popular arts. Its protection as historical monuments underlines its heritage importance, both for its architecture and for its role in Honfleur's urban history.

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its classification and its precise location: 1 Rue de la Prison, 14600 Honfleur, in an area marked by historical harbour activity. The building thus embodies the link between the sacred and the maritime, characteristic of Norman coastal cities.

Architecturally, the church reflects stylistic evolutions between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, although specific details (plan, materials, decoration) are not described in the sources consulted. Its current state and its museum layout demonstrate a successful adaptation to a contemporary cultural function.

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