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Origin and history

Église Saint-Rémi du Petit-Appeville is a Catholic church located in the Seine-Maritime department, on the territory of the current commune of Hautot-sur-Mer. Built in the 16th century, it bears witness to the Norman religious architecture of this period, with a sandstone structure characteristic of the region. His history was marked by a devastating fire in 1752, which probably altered part of his interior structure or layout.

The monument is also linked to the local administrative evolution: in 1822, the commune of Petit-Appeville, where the church was originally located, merged with Hautot-sur-Mer. This territorial change reflects the frequent communal recompositions in France in the 19th century. During the Battle of Normandy in 1944, the building suffered destruction, illustrating the collateral damage suffered by the heritage during the Liberation.

After the war, the church was restored with stained glass windows created in the mid 1950s, marking a period of reconstruction and artistic renewal. Its bell tower, a remarkable architectural element, is inscribed as historical monuments by order of 15 February 1947. This official protection underscores its heritage importance in the religious and historical landscape of the Seine-Maritime.

Today, the Church of Saint-Rémi remains a testimony of the historical hazards of Normandy, combining late medieval heritage, traces of modern conflicts and contemporary restorations. Its current location, at 51 Rue des Archers in Hautot-sur-Mer, makes it a local point of interest for residents and visitors interested in regional history.

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