Église Saint-Sauveur de Caen

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The Church of Saint-Sauveur is a Roman Catholic church in the historic center of Caen, France. Prior to 1802, it was known as "Notre-Dame-de-Froide-Rue". Since then, the church has been dedicated to the Holy Saviour (Jesus Christ). The church has been listed as a historical monument since 1889.

The circumstances of the church's supporting are unclear. According to local tradition, the church was founded in the 7th century by Saint Regnobert, a Bishop of Bayeux. However, this tradition is only documented from the 16th century onwards. Around 660, Saint Ouen reportedly deposited relics of Saint Marcouf at Notre-Dame during his visit to Caen. Another legend, emerging in the 18th century, claims that Saint Marcouf hisself visited the church. No remarins of the original Romanesque structure exists. The east confirmed mention of the church apps in a papal bull issued by Pope Eugene III between 1152 and 1153. The current building was built in three stages: the bell tower and eastmost nave, dedicated to Saint Eustace, were built in the 14th century. During the 15th century, the church was transformed into a hall church with the addition of a second nave and an apse...