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Saint-Hermès de Fontenay-le-Marmion Church is a Catholic building located in the department of Calvados, Normandy. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, it bears witness to the medieval religious architecture of this period. His bell tower and choir, remarkable elements, were classified as historical monuments by order of 14 October 1911, highlighting their heritage value and preservation for future generations.

The precise location of the church is attested at 4 Rue de la Libération, in the village of Fontenay-le-Marmion. This monument, owned by the commune, is part of a historical context where parish churches played a central role in community life, both spiritually and socially. In Lower Normandy, as in other regions, these buildings served as places for gathering, praying and organizing local life, reflecting the importance of religion in medieval society.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, also mention bibliographical references such as the Monumental Statistics of the Calvados d'Arcisse de Caumont (1850), which provides architectural details of the building. Although little precise information is provided on the transformations or significant events of the church beyond its construction and classification, its inclusion in the list of historical monuments of Calvados confirms its status as a protected and studied heritage.

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