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The church of Chéronvilliers has been listed as a historical monument since April 24, 1953. The protection covers the entire building (interior and exterior). This building contributes to the beauty of the Eure landscapes and the richness of France's heritage. Over the centuries, the buildings, which have been grafted or agglomerated in the surrounding area, have been built within the framework of a social structure: the parish. These buildings constitute references in terms of local architecture, because they are often made with local materials: tiles or slates (from the 19th century), stones (flint, Grison, Seine Valley, sandstone, etc.), bricks or cob, lime plaster and nearby sand or earth. This gives colors that often range from beige to brown or red, and volumes perfectly suited to the Normandy climate (roof slopes, etc.). These churches have been the subject of specific analysis work because their surroundings are not completely urbanized. The empty spaces or breathing spaces located nearby help to preserve their setting. The site of the church is very interesting because, located in a very diffuse urban fabric, it opens onto the agricultural plots and offers beautiful views, particularly from the RD 21 to the south. These spaces must be preserved.

The parish church of Bémécourt, under the patronage of Peter and Paul, is remarkable for its timber-framed bell tower. Located in the western part of the nave, it is a square, high tower resting directly on the ground. Its very slender octagonal bell tower is covered in slate.

The church of Cintray has been listed as a historical monument since June 15, 1920. This building contributes to the beauty of the Eure landscapes and the richness of France's heritage. Over the centuries, the buildings that have been grafted or agglomerated in the surrounding area have been built within the framework of a social structure: the parish. These buildings constitute references in terms of local architecture, because they are often made with local materials: tiles or slates (from the 19th century), stones (flint, Grison, Seine Valley, sandstone, etc.), bricks or cob, lime plaster and nearby sand or earth. This gives colors that often range from beige to brown or red, and volumes perfectly suited to the Normandy climate (roof slopes, etc.). These churches have been the subject of specific analysis because their surroundings are not completely urbanized. The empty spaces or breathing spaces nearby help preserve their setting. The site of the church is very interesting because, located between the Iton and the very refined village square, it offers, to the south, large visual openings onto the monument. These spaces, little or not urbanized, must be preserved.

The church of Saint Nicolas d'Attez, restored in 2004, dates back to the Romanesque period in its oldest parts. It consists of a 16th-century nave. The choir buttresses date from the late 16th century. There is a 16th-century beam of glory, decorated with Christ and two lateral statues (polychrome woodwork). Numerous statues: Saint Nicholas, Virgin and Child, Saint Barbara... A 15th-century triptych, various coats of arms and shields painted on the walls of the nave.

South of the Eure department, the village of Saint-Ouen-d'Attez dates back at least to the Gallic occupation, Attez coming from the Gaulish term for "rural house." The church of Saint-Ouen has been documented since the early 12th century. While Romanesque remains remain on the west gable, buttresses, and section of the north wall, it was largely rebuilt in the 16th century in the Flamboyant Gothic style, with the nave, choir, and the addition of the south aisle, formed by four side chapels with vaulted bays. The bell tower was built in the late 17th century, and extensive restoration work was carried out in the 19th century. It is also worth noting that a charity chamber housed the Charity Brotherhood of Saint Barbara, founded in 1736. Banners and clothing belonging to this brotherhood can be seen in the church. A large number of graffiti and devotional crosses can also be seen on the church, the oldest of which date back to at least the 17th century. The small room attached to the west gable, in line with the south aisle, could correspond to a Charity Room. In the early 1980s, the choir roof had collapsed and the municipal council voted by a majority vote to carry out a phase of restoration work on this choir, otherwise the church would have been closed and abandoned.

Église Saint Madeleine is a church where beautiful various statues of Saints, famous and less famous. The reason for so many different statues is that the school of sculpture was established here.

small church and its cemetery

A beautiful church to visit.