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Saint-Ouen d'Infreville Church is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Grand Bourgtheroule, in the department of Eure, Normandy. Its oldest part, the tower, dates back to the 13th century, while major works were carried out in the 4th quarter of the 15th century and in the 1st quarter of the 16th century, especially for the choir. These architectural elements reflect a transition between late Gothic and Renaissance styles, typical of this pivotal period.

The nave was rebuilt in the 19th century, marking a more recent intervention in the history of the building. The church has been partially classified as historical monuments since 16 December 1961, a protection that specifically concerns the choir and the bell tower. These protected elements demonstrate the heritage importance of the building, both for its architecture and for its role in local history.

Built in Caumont stone, a limestone typical of the region, the church is part of the Norman architectural landscape. Its location, both in the former commune of Infreville and in the present-day Grand Bourgtheroule, highlights its historic anchoring in this territory. The precise location, 33 Rue de Grainville, allows to situate the monument in the current urban fabric.

The building, owned by the commune, is mentioned in heritage databases such as Mérimée and Clochers de France, which attests to its institutional recognition. Although information about its accessibility or current uses (visits, rentals) is not detailed in the sources, its status as a historical monument guarantees the continuous preservation of this heritage.

The historical context of the church reflects the architectural and religious evolutions of Normandy between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The 13th and 16th centuries, periods of construction, correspond to phases of economic and cultural development for the region, marked by the influence of the Catholic Church and local lords. Parish churches, like Saint-Ouen, then played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, assembly and symbol of spiritual and temporal power.

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