Église Notre-Dame de Montfarville, church located in Manche, in France
Église Notre-Dame de Montfarville is a granite church of classical design built in 1763 on the site of an older Gothic building. The interior contains painted wall scenes, stained glass windows, and religious furnishings from multiple centuries arranged around the nave and choir.
The church was built in 1763 by Abbot Caillet, replacing an older Gothic building on the same site. The bell tower with its barn-style roof dates from the 13th century and remains one of the oldest surviving elements at the location.
The name Notre-Dame reflects the veneration of the Virgin Mary, which remains central to this place. Visitors can see how the church functions as an active prayer space where religious art and tradition continue to shape the community's spiritual life.
The church has been open daily to visitors since 2021 and carries the international Open Church label. Visitors should be respectful upon entering and be aware that services take place on Sunday mornings, particularly around 9:30 AM.
A painter named Guillaume Fouace decorated the vault with scenes from the life of Christ and Mary, cleverly including a self-portrait alongside his deceased daughter, depicted as the angel of the Annunciation. This personal touch makes the painted scenes a touching human testament within the church.
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