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The church of Sainte-Marie de Lué-en-Baugeois is a religious building located in the municipality of Lué-en-Baugeois, in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built between the 11th and 14th centuries, it embodies the medieval religious architecture of Anjou, with probable Romanesque and Gothic influences, although not detailed in available sources.

The church was listed as historic monuments on 20 September 1968, recognizing its heritage value. This classification also includes the cross of the adjacent cemetery, stressing the importance of the whole in the local cultural landscape. The building now belongs to the municipality and remains an emblematic place of Lué-en-Baugeois, integrated into the territory of Jarzé-Villages.

In medieval times, churches like St. Mary played a central role in the lives of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social, political and economic events. In Anjou, a region marked by prosperous agriculture and trade, these buildings often reflected the wealth and piety of local lords or parishes.

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) mention an approximate location at 3 Place de l'Église, with a geographical precision deemed "passable". No additional information is provided on specific construction phases, sponsors or subsequent transformations. The absence of architectural or artistic details in the texts limits the fine understanding of its evolution.

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