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The church of Saint-Ouen de Berthenonville, located in the commune of Vexin-sur-Epte (Eure, Normandy), dates from the 16th century. It embodies the religious architecture of this period, marked by late Gothic influences and renaissance. Its partial inscription in the title of historical monuments, effective since 1926, underscores its heritage value, notably for its church, its cemetery with calvary, and its landscape environment including three classified chestnut trees.

The monument is managed by the municipality of Berthenonville, although its administrative address is now attached to Vexin-sur-Epte, following territorial groupings. Official protection, granted by decree on 17 April 1926, specifically covers the religious building and its funeral complex, reflecting the cultural and historical importance of the site. Available sources, such as the Merimée or Monumentum base, confirm its status as communal property and its potential openness to the public, without specifying the current modalities of the visit.

The historical context of the 16th century in Normandy, a period of construction of the church, is marked by social and religious transformations, including the Wars of Religion and the affirmation of royal power. Parish churches, like Saint-Ouen, then played a central role in community life: a place of worship, but also of local gathering and artistic expression. Their preservation today bears witness to this heritage, while posing conservation challenges in the face of territorial and demographic changes.

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