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The church of Saint-Méen de Lasse is a religious monument located in the department of Maine-et-Loire, on the town of Noyant-Villages. It is dedicated to Saint Méen, a 6th-century Breton saint, and its architecture reflects influences from several periods, from the 11th to the 18th century. The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1973, reflecting its heritage significance and the desire to preserve its architectural and spiritual heritage.

The building of the church spans several centuries, with a nave dating from the 11th century, a cross of the transept and a choir of the first half of the 12th century, as well as a bell tower of the 13th century. Subsequent modifications, such as the nave frame and gable in 1608, the 1715 panelling, and restorations in the 18th century, show a constant evolution of the building. In 1867, Abbé Briscier divided the nave into three spans covered with false vaults and arranged the chapels forming the transept, marking a major transformation of the interior space.

The presbytery, built in the 18th century, has also been listed as historical monuments since 1973, alongside the church. The facades and roofs of these two elements are protected, highlighting their architectural and historical value. The church of Saint-Méen, owned by the commune, remains an emblematic place of the religious and architectural heritage of the Pays de la Loire region, reflecting stylistic changes and liturgical needs throughout the centuries.

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