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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-Folleville en Seine-Maritime

Seine-Maritime

Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-Folleville

    1 Place Gaston Fauquet
    76170 Saint-Jean-de-Folleville

Origin and history

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Saint-Jean-de-Folleville is a monument located in the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Folleville, Normandy. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or its detailed history. This type of religious building, typical of Norman villages, served as a place of worship and assembly for the local community.

In the Normandy countryside, parish churches such as Saint-Jean-de-Folleville played a central role in everyday life. They were often the heart of religious, social and sometimes administrative activities. Their architecture generally reflected local resources and know-how, while meeting the spiritual needs of the inhabitants.