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The Saint-Sébastien church of Preaux-Saint-Sébastien is a Catholic building located in the Calvados department in Normandy. Built between the late 16th and 17th centuries, it embodies the region's typical rural religious architecture. Its simple plan includes a single nave ending in a bedside in the hemicycle, accompanied by a two-horned fence, characteristic of the local constructions of this period. The nave and bell tower date from the 16th century, while a sacristy was added to the north in the following century.

The interior fittings, made in the 17th and 18th centuries, contain remarkable furniture, reflecting the evolution of the cultural and artistic practices of the time. The building was listed as historic monuments on September 19, 2012, recognizing its heritage value. This protection covers the entire church, including sacristy, stressing its importance for Norman architectural and religious heritage.

The church is part of the landscape of the new town of Livarot-Pays-d'Auge, created in 2016, and remains a testimony to the constructive and spiritual traditions of Lower Normandy. Its sober and functional architecture, adapted to the needs of a rural community, makes it a representative example of the parish churches of the region, marked by both local and universal history.

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