Origin and history

The Saint-Samson church of Anneville-sur-Mer is a religious monument located in the commune of Gouville-sur-Mer, Normandy. Although her name evokes Anneville-sur-Mer, she is administratively located in the territory of Gouville-sur-Mer. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its detailed history, making it a building whose origins remain to be explored further.

Parish churches like Saint-Samson played a central role in the life of local communities in Normandy, especially in coastal areas. They served as places of worship, assembly and identity for the inhabitants. Their architecture and location often reflected the spiritual and practical needs of the people, while integrating into the surrounding rural or maritime landscape.