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The church of Notre-Dame de Bois-Héroult, located in the Seine-Maritime, is a Catholic building whose origins date back to a brotherhood founded in 1488. It replaces an old 12th century building. In the 18th century, the choir was rebuilt, and the nave was renovated in the 19th century. The bell tower, destroyed in the 1870s, was rebuilt in 1884, while a 16th century porch was transformed into a chapel in 1826.

The church preserves notable historical elements, such as an obituary stone of 1546 and a retable of the Louis XVI period. Among his works of art are a Pietà, a Virgin with Saint John and Saint Madeleine, and a representation of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The site, including part of the village and the castle, has been listed in the site inventory since 1967, and the building is classified as a Historic Monument in 1969.

In 1986, the association for the preservation of French art awarded a grant of 40 000 francs for its restoration. Since January 2025, the seigneurial chapel has housed the burial of Prince Gabriel de Broglie, a member of the French Academy. The church, owned by the commune, remains a major architectural and historical testimony of Normandy.

With a length of 28 metres, the building combines brick and flint, characteristic of local constructions. Its 15th or 16th century porch, integrated into the structure, and its religious paintings illustrate the artistic and spiritual evolution of the region over centuries.

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