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17 and 18 September 2022Passed
September 2022
Saturday 17
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday 18
14:00 - 18:00

Eglise de Tocqueville

Rue Alexis de Tocqueville, 50330 Tocqueville
  • Manche
  • Normandie

Free visit of the Saint-Laurent Church

Free visit of the church organized by the association "Alexis de Tocqueville pour la sauvegarde de l'église", with slideshow and exhibition of priestly clothes.
17 and 18 September 2022Passed
Association Alexis de Tocqueville

The «Association Alexis de Tocqueville pour la sauvegarde de l'église de Tocqueville» is mobilizing to enhance the building.
This church still has today clues of a 13th century construction. It has been extensively modified over the centuries, the most important modifications dating from the late 19th century, with in particular the raising of the bell tower. Important restoration work has been carried out since 2009 (cover, stained glass, high altar, etc.) and is ongoing.
During this visit, you will see:
a commented slideshow on the history of the church and the work, continuously projected, lasting 10 minutes, information panels, an exhibition of priestly clothes.

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Visite libre
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About the location

Eglise de Tocqueville
Rue Alexis de Tocqueville, 50330 Tocqueville
  • Manche
  • Normandie
The church Saint Laurent(Lawrence) possesses even today indications of a construction of the 13th century. This building was widely altered over the centuries, the most important modifications dating the end of the 19th, with especially the raising of the bell tower. At the foot of the bell tower is located the grave of Alexis de Tocqueville.
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Édifice religieux
Access
Church open to visit every day (10h-18h)
Pierre Anthouard