Origin and history

Saint-Ouen de Saint-Ouen-des-Champs is a monument located in the municipality of Le Perrey, Normandy. Although its name evokes a dedication to Saint Ouen, Archbishop of Rouen in the seventh century, the available sources do not specify its period of construction or its detailed history. This type of building, typical of the Normandy countryside, served as a place of worship and assembly for the local inhabitants.

In rural areas such as Le Perrey, parish churches played a central role in community life, both religiously and socially. They were often the heart of villages, welcoming ceremonies, parties and meetings. In Normandy, these buildings generally reflect an architecture adapted to local resources and the needs of surrounding agricultural populations.