Construction of the nave XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
The oldest Romanesque part.
XVe siècle
Addition of side chapels
Addition of side chapels XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Modification of the southern structure.
XVIe siècle
Italian reborn influence
Italian reborn influence XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Decoration of a secondary door.
29 novembre 1948
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 29 novembre 1948 (≈ 1948)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 29 November 1948
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Origin and history
The church Saint-Jouin de Dancé is a Catholic building located in the town of Dancé, a commune of Perche en Nocé, in the Orne department in Normandy. Dating from the 11th, 15th and 16th centuries, it illustrates the architectural evolution of the region, with a Romanesque nave of the 11th century and subsequent additions.
The oldest part, the nave, dates back to the 11th century. In the 15th century, lateral chapels were added to the southern wall, modifying the original structure. The 16th century left a reborn imprint, notably on a secondary door inspired by Italian art, a rare detail in this region.
The building was listed as a Historic Monument on November 29, 1948. Owned by the commune, it bears witness to local religious and architectural history, mixing medieval and renaissant influences. Its inscription reflects its heritage importance in the department of Orne.
Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its role in the Norman cultural landscape. The exact address, 5 Rue Saint-Joui in Perche en Nocé, allows to locate this emblematic monument, open to the visit according to the communal modalities.
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