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The church of Saint-Martin-de-Vertou, located in Linières-Bouton in the department of Maine-et-Loire, is a religious monument dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. Its nave dates from the late 11th century, while the choir, composed of two spans, was built in the early 13th century. Subsequent modifications, such as the south gate and a rempling bay, were added in the 15th century, and the nave was shortened in the 16th century, with the addition of a west facade and a wall bell tower. A sacristy was built in the 18th century, and a seigneurial chapel (currently baptismal fonts) was added in the early 19th century.

The building was significantly restored, especially around 1874 and 1879, where a false vault was installed in the nave. Classified as a historical monument by order of 1 June 1965, the church now belongs to the town of Linières-Bouton. It is representative of the Angevin religious architecture, mixing Romanesque, Gothic and more recent elements.

Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its heritage importance in the Pays de la Loire region. The church is also referenced in the Mérimée and Clochers bases of France, confirming its status as a protected and studied monument. Its location, although specified as 'mediocre' (level 5/10), remains a central point of the town of Linières-Bouton, now integrated into the town of Noyant-Villages.

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