Notre-Dame de la Nativité

At the heart of the Vieux-Bourg cemetery stands the church of Notre-Dame des Roncettes. Its name comes from the fact that it was once surrounded by brambles.

The church is typical of the churches in the Pays d'Auge. Most of them date back to the Romanesque period, as can be seen here in the elements of the south wall, such as the walled door, the semicircular openings and the fishbones.

The churches in this area are modest in size and have a simple plan, consisting of a single nave and a choir.

Late additions complete the ensemble. In the 16th century, the church of Vieux-Bourg was enriched with a porch and a chapel in the Gothic style as indicated by its ogival opening. Many of these churches were fitted with buttresses at the same time and had their openings modified.

Although the churches of the Auge region have many points in common, they are all different because of the history of the village and its evolution.

As you enter this country church, don't forget to look up to discover the vaulted stave ceiling painted with a starry sky and to appreciate the items on display, witnesses to the life of the village, such as the 15th century baptismal font and the church's altarpiece.

Discover the leaflet produced by the ASPVB with a QR code for a virtual visit of the building, by clicking here...

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