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The Church of Notre-Dame de Malloué is a Catholic religious building located in the department of Calvados, in the commune of Malloué, now integrated into Souleuvre en Bocage. Built in the first half of the 18th century, it stands out for its location on the heights of the gorges of La Vire, offering a picturesque and strategic setting. The building retains remarkable furniture, including altars, a altarpiece, and a 17th century pulpit, as well as medieval statues of the 15th century, bearing witness to its rich liturgical and artistic past.

The church was entered in the inventory of historical monuments by decree of 23 November 1970, thus recognizing its heritage value. Among its treasures are funeral slabs and baptismal fonts, as well as statues dedicated to Saint Ortaire and Saint Gilles, dated the 15th century. The closure of the sanctuary, also classified, underlines the historical importance of this place of worship, still owned by the commune. Its architecture and furniture reflect the artistic and religious evolutions of Normandy throughout the centuries.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and its role in local heritage. Although details about its exact construction or sponsors are lacking, the church remains a representative example of the rural religious buildings of Lower Normandy, now integrated into the Normandy region. Its openness to the public and its possible tourist vocations (visits, rentals) are not specified in the documents consulted.

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