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Saint-Georges Church in Etienville is a Catholic building located in the Manche department in the Normandy region. Built between the thirteenth, fourteenth and eighteenth centuries, it is located south of the communal territory, between the presbytery and the castle. Its architecture and furniture reflect these varied periods, with elements such as tumular stones and classified funeral plaques.

Among the remarkable elements are tumular stones bearing the names of local families such as Pierrepont, Garaby and Longaunay. One of them, that of Antoine Garaby de La Luzerne, is located in the choir, near the altar he had adorned with a representation of the Assumption. These details highlight the historic and religious significance of the site.

The church has been protected as a historical monument since 13 March 1975. Among his classified furniture are the funeral plaques of Hervieu de Pierrepont and Louise-Isabelle de Garaby. These elements demonstrate its central role in local memory and its architectural heritage.

The building, listed in the inventory of historical monuments, is a typical example of Norman rural churches, mixing medieval and modern influences. Its precise location, at the address 22 Route de l'Église, makes it a point of interest for visitors interested in the religious and architectural history of the region.

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