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The Saint-Ouen church of Saint-Ouen-de-Mancelles is a religious monument located in Gisay-la-Coudre, in the department of Eure in Normandy. Its origins date back to the 12th century, with significant modifications and additions in the 16th and 18th centuries. This building thus illustrates several architectural phases, reflecting the stylistic and technical evolutions of these eras. The building is listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory by order of 5 January 1962, highlighting its heritage value and local importance.

The location of the church, at 3 Impasse de Saint-Ouen de Mancelles, is documented in the Mérimée and Monumentum bases. Owned by the municipality of Gisay-la-Coudre, it is associated with Insee code 27049 and depends on the district of Évreux. Although sources mention GPS coordinates and an approximate address, the accuracy of its location is assessed as satisfactory a priori (level 6 of 10). No information is available on its current accessibility, visit times or possible services (rent, guest rooms).

Medieval churches like Saint-Ouen played a central role in the life of Norman rural communities. In the 12th century, they served as a place of worship, assembly and territorial marker, often built or redesigned under the influence of local lords or neighboring abbeys. The additions of the 16th and 18th centuries may reflect evolutionary liturgical needs, post-conflict reparations (such as the Hundred Years War or the Wars of Religion), or beautifications related to the agricultural prosperity of the region. In Normandy, religious architecture of this period often blends Romanesque, Gothic and classical elements, testifying to artistic and social transitions.

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