Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
First edification of the church.
XIVe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles
Work and restructuring
Work and restructuring XIVe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles (≈ 1850)
Major architectural changes.
XVIIIe siècle
Berry sighting
Berry sighting XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Modification of building openings.
22 janvier 1986
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 22 janvier 1986 (≈ 1986)
Official registration for monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church (Doc. D 48): Registration by decree of 22 January 1986
Key figures
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Origin and history
Notre Dame Church is a Catholic church located in Boissei-la-Lande, Orne department, Normandy. Originally dated from the 13th century, it underwent significant works in the 14th, 17th and 18th centuries, reflecting the architectural and religious evolutions of these periods. Its choir, adorned with 18th century panelling, and its 17th century sundial testify to these successive transformations.
The building consists of a unique nave, whose first span supports a bell tower, as well as two chapels forming transept and a choir with flat bedside. A sacristy, slightly off-set, was added later. Most of the bays were discovered in the 18th century, changing the original appearance of the church. These architectural features illustrate the adaptations made over the centuries to meet liturgical and aesthetic needs.
Ranked among historical monuments since January 22, 1986, Notre Dame Church is a representative example of Norman religious heritage. Its official protection underscores its historical and cultural importance, while guaranteeing the preservation of its most remarkable architectural elements, such as the panel of the choir and the sundial. These details provide an overview of the artisanal know-how and religious practices of the times concerned.
The location of the church, in Bourg de Boissei-la-Lande, makes it a central point of the municipality, both geographically and communally. Like many religious buildings in this region, it has probably played a key role in the social and spiritual life of the inhabitants, from the Middle Ages to modern times. Its designation as historic monuments reinforces its status as a local identity symbol.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm that the church belongs to the municipality and is still in place as a place of worship or heritage. Internal data and references to the Merimée database complement this information, providing accurate documentation of its current state and history. These elements allow us to understand its evolution and its integration into the Norman architectural landscape.
