Église Saint-Laurent de Quetteville

Cultural Heritage, 

QUETTEVILLE

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This massive church dominates a valley and stands out from the cemetery, also on a hillside.
The church was built in the 11th century to Christianize the Vikings who had been living in the region for over a century.
Dedicated to Saint-Laurent, it features an altar surmounted by an altarpiece depicting the martyrdom of this saint. The statue of Saint-Laurent is on the right-hand side.
The saint's face bears the marks of multiple small needle pricks on the left cheek. This practice is due to a popular belief that Saint Laurent heals wounds and skin diseases, hence the presence of ex-voto offerings close to the statue.