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The Saint-Eustache church of Saint-Eustache-la-Forêt, located in the Seine-Maritime, is a religious building dating back to the twelfth century. Mentioned in 1172, she was then under the patronage of the Counts of Boulogne. Its architecture combines elements of the 12th, 13th and 16th centuries, with a bell tower dating from the 13th century and major reconstructions after the collapse of its arrow in 1489.

In the 16th century, the church was largely rebuilt, as evidenced by the sandstone of the roofing panel of 1535. The southern side chapel, dedicated to Saint Martin, was added at that time by the lords of Val d'Arques, whose coats of arms were affixed to it. The bell tower, damaged several times, was repaired in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially after fires or lightning falls.

The building, which has been listed as a historic monument since 19 July 1926, features a white stone and black flint structure, typical of the area. His history is marked by successive gifts, such as that of Guillaume Renard in 1331 to the priory of Val-au-Grès, and by continuous architectural transformations, reflecting the stylistic evolutions and needs of the local community.

The interventions of the 18th and 19th centuries, such as the reconstruction of the nave cradle in 1892 or the addition of a perron in 1864, illustrate the constant efforts to preserve and adapt this place of worship. Today, the church remains a major architectural and historical testimony of Normandy, linked to the religious and seigneurial life of the region.

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