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Saint-Louet Church of Saint-Louet-sur-Seulles is a Catholic religious building built in the 14th century. It is located in the village of Saint-Louet-sur-Seulles, in the department of Calvados, in the Normandy region. This monument is representative of the medieval religious architecture of Lower Normandy, marked by late Gothic influences.

The western portal of the church has been listed as the Historic Monuments since 16 May 1927. This protection highlights its heritage importance, although the available sources do not specify the detailed architectural features of this portal. The building belongs to the municipality and remains an active place of worship.

In the 14th century, parish churches like Saint-Louet played a central role in the life of Norman villages. They served not only as a place of prayer, but also as a gathering point for the community, reflecting the social and religious organization of the time. Normandy, then under both French and English influence, saw these buildings as symbols of local stability.

Sources also mention a bibliographic reference in the Monumental Statistics of the Calvados d'Arcisse de Caumont (1846), indicating an early historical interest in this heritage. However, architectural details or specific events related to the church are not documented in the texts provided.

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