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Saint-Germain de Verson Church is a Catholic building located in the municipality of Verson, Calvados, Normandy. Built between the 12th and 15th centuries, it embodies the medieval religious architecture of this period, with influences unique to Lower Normandy. The building is located in the south of the village, near the banks of the Odon, a tributary of the Orne, giving it a geographical setting marked by the riverscapes of the region.

Ranked as historic monuments by order of 21 May 1910, Saint-Germain church bears witness to the heritage and cultural importance of this type of construction in Calvados. Its adjacent cemetery, whose cross has been inscribed since October 4, 1932, strengthens its anchor in local history. Available sources, such as the Monumental Statistics of the Calvados d'Arcisse de Caumont (1846), highlight its role in the Norman Christian architectural landscape.

The church, owned by the municipality of Verson, is mentioned in the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, with a precise location at the approximate address of 2 Rue d'Éterville. Although the architectural details are not described in the sources, its ranking and partial listing (Cemeter Cross) illustrate its historical value. The monument is part of a wider network of Norman religious heritage, as evidenced by related articles on the historical monuments of Calvados.

The period of construction extending from the 12th to the 15th century suggests a progressive architectural evolution, probably marked by additions or modifications reflecting the Romanesque and Gothic styles. These centuries correspond to a time of profound social and religious transformations in Normandy, where parish churches played a central role in community life, both spiritually and administratively.

The GPS coordinates and address indicated in the Merimée base (Insee code 14738) confirm its membership in Verson, near Caen. The lack of details on the visit times or services offered in the sources limits practical information, but its status as a historic monument guarantees lasting institutional protection and recognition.

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