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The Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes church of Saint-Pol-sur-Mer is a religious monument located in the town of Dunkirk, in the Hauts-de-France region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its date of construction or the circumstances of its foundation. Its name suggests a link to Marian worship, but no architectural or historical details are provided in the internal data consulted.

In the context of the Hauts-de-France, local churches have often played a central role in community life, serving as a gathering place for religious offices, employers' parties and social events. In Dunkirk, as in other port cities, these buildings also reflected the cultural and spiritual identity of the inhabitants, marked by maritime traditions and a collective life rhythmized by the activities of the port.