Historical monument classification 1862 (≈ 1862)
List of historical monuments.
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Heritage classified
Chapelle Saint-Macé : liste de 1862
Origin and history
The Chapel Saint-Macé is a religious building located in the commune of Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault, France. It is located in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the region of Pays de la Loire. This monument, although without a precise date of construction in the available sources, is recognized for its local heritage importance.
Classified as historical monuments since 1862, Saint-Macé chapel illustrates the typical religious architecture of Anjou. Its early ranking reflects its historical and cultural value, although the details of its origin or evolution remain little documented in current source texts.
Chapels like Saint-Macé often played a central role in the lives of rural communities. They served as places of worship, assembly and prayer, while marking the religious and social landscape of the region. Their presence reflected the importance of the Christian faith in the daily and spiritual organization of the inhabitants.
Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and its precise location in the municipality. However, they do not provide detailed information on its history, founders or architectural transformations over the centuries.
The chapel is now listed in heritage databases such as Mérimée, thus ensuring its preservation and visibility. Its exact address, according to the Merimée database, is associated with Insee code 49261, confirming its territorial anchor in Maine-et-Loire.
Finally, the Chapel of Saint-Macé is part of a wider set of historical monuments in the region, contributing to the richness of the Angelian heritage. Its classification in 1862 made it one of the oldest protected buildings on the list of historical monuments in Maine-et-Loire.