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Saint-Sulpice Church of Saint-Vigor-le-Grand, also known as Saint-Suppli, is a Catholic building located in Calvados, Normandy. Built from the last quarter of the 11th century, it features a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles, with a nave from the 11th and a choir from the 13th. Its typical architecture of the rural churches of Bessin includes a flat bedside and a 16th century comb bell tower.

The building, appreciated for its simplicity by Arcisse de Caumont, has undergone changes over the centuries. The parish was attached to Saint-Vigor in 1803, and finally in 1856 by decree of Napoleon III. The church, once surrounded by three yews, lost two to finance the commune. It was listed as historical monuments in 2005.

Nearby, a fountain known to cure toothache and fever attracted pilgrims. Despite its satisfactory state of conservation, the church remains little known. Its furniture, including a 17th century altarpiece and classified statues, bears witness to its rich heritage.

The church is built of limestone, with a Romanesque nave with narrow windows and a higher Gothic choir. The furniture includes classified works, such as statues and a altarpiece representing the Adoration of the Shepherds, as well as sculptures of Saint Vigor and Saint Sulpice dating from the 17th century.

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