Origin and history

The church Sainte-Geneviève-des-Andaines is a monument located in the commune of Rives d'Andaine, Normandy. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its detailed history, but its name suggests a connection with Saint Geneviève, an emblematic figure of Christianity in France. Local churches, like this one, often played a central role in the lives of rural communities.

They served as a place of worship, assembly and identity marker for the inhabitants. In Normandy, these buildings generally reflect regional religious architecture, influenced by artistic currents and local materials.