Construction of the convent 1ère moitié du XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Presumed period of foundation of the building.
1997
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 1997 (≈ 1997)
Official recognition of architectural heritage.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of buildings remaining in the cloister square; the two oldest stairs of these buildings (one in the north-west wing, the other at the joint of the same wing with the north-east wing); façades and roofs of the former chaplain's home (Box AB 81, 86, 354): inscription by order of 6 March 1997
Origin and history
The convent of the Benedictines of Baugé is a religious building located in the commune of Baugé-en-Anjou, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the first half of the seventeenth century, it illustrates the monastic architecture of this period, marked by a strong presence of religious orders in Anjou.
The building was listed as historic monuments in 1997, recognizing its heritage value. Although the sources available do not detail its specific history, this convent is part of the broader context of the development of Benedictine establishments in France, often linked to education, spirituality and local community life. These convents played a central role in the social and religious structure of cities, offering places of prayer, reception and sometimes teaching.
The Anjou region, in modern times, was marked by a rural and artisanal economy, where religious institutions such as this convent actively participated in daily life. Their presence also reflected the political and cultural dynamics of the Counter-Reform, a period during which monastic orders were renewed in France.
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