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The church of Saint-Georges de Morteaux is a Catholic building located in the village of Morteaux, a commune merged in 1857 with Coulibeuf to form Morteaux-Coulibeuf, in the department of Calvados in Normandy. Its architecture reflects several periods of construction, with elements dating from the thirteenth, fourteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The southern bay dates back to the 16th century, while the bell tower was added to the 4th quarter of the 18th century. Originally, the building depended on the former diocese of Sées and was placed under the patronage of the Hôtel-Dieu de Falaise.

The church was built in the second half of the 13th century, with subsequent modifications such as the 16th century south bay. Its former bell tower, originally located between the choir and the nave, was replaced by the current bell tower. The building has been listed as historic monuments since September 19, 1928, recognizing its heritage value. Today it belongs to the commune of Morteaux-Coulibeuf.

Historical sources mention its connection with the Hôtel-Dieu de Falaise, suggesting an important role in local religious and social life. The architect Arcisse de Caumont described it in detail in his Monumental Statistique du Calvados (1850), highlighting his architectural interest. The church illustrates the evolution of religious styles in Normandy, mixing medieval elements and later additions.

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