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Saint-Melaine Church is a Catholic church located in Pont-l'Évêque, Calvados department, Normandy. Built in the 13th century, it is located in the Saint-Melaine district, east of the village. This monument illustrates the medieval religious architecture typical of the region, marked by its integration into the local urban fabric.

The building was listed as historic monuments on October 11, 1930, recognizing its heritage value. This protection covers the entire church, which today belongs to the commune of Pont-l'Évêque. Its location, rue Saint-Melaine, makes it a central point of the historic district.

In the 13th century parish churches like Saint-Melaine played a key role in community life. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a social and political centre for the inhabitants. In a region like Normandy, marked by strong agricultural and commercial activity, these buildings reflected local prosperity and religious devotion.

Sources available, including the Monumental Statistics of the Calvados d'Arcisse de Caumont (1862), briefly mention the church, confirming its historical importance. However, few architectural details or specific anecdotes are documented, leaving part of its history to be discovered.

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