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The church Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul de Chigné is a religious building located in the commune of Noyant-Villages, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. It is distinguished by a composite architecture, with elements dating from the 11th, 12th, 15th and 16th centuries. The nave, the oldest part, dates back to the 11th century, while the west facade and the south door of the nave are from the 12th century. The apse and the two spans of the choir were added in the 13th century, and major modifications took place in the 15th and 16th centuries, including the recasting of the choir and the nave, as well as the addition of a defense tower.

Classified as a historical monument in 1974, this church illustrates the architectural and religious evolution of the region. The bell tower, built in the 18th century, and the sacristy, built in 1836, complete this ensemble. The church is now the property of the commune and remains an important witness to the religious and architectural heritage of Anjou.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its historical and cultural importance. The building is listed in the Fondation Mérimée and Clochers de France, confirming its protected heritage status. Its exact location, 1 Rue de l'Eglise in Chigné, is documented, although the accuracy of the location is considered medium (level 6/10).

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