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Saint-Benoît d'Aizenay Church en Vendée

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Eglise gothique
Vendée

Saint-Benoît d'Aizenay Church

    2 Place de l'Église
    85190 Aizenay
Église Saint-Benoît dAizenay
Église Saint-Benoît dAizenay
Église Saint-Benoît dAizenay
Église Saint-Benoît dAizenay
Église Saint-Benoît dAizenay
Église Saint-Benoît dAizenay
Église Saint-Benoît dAizenay
Église Saint-Benoît dAizenay
Crédit photo : Selbymay - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1904-1905
Construction of church
8 octobre 2007
Registration Historic Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The entire church (Box BC 155): inscription by order of 8 October 2007

Key figures

Alcide Boutaud - Architect Designer of Saint-Benoît church between 1904-1905.

Origin and history

Saint-Benoît d'Aizenay Church is a religious building built in the first quarter of the 20th century, specifically between 1904 and 1905. It is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period, marked by various stylistic influences, and is part of the urban landscape of the commune of Aizenay in Vendée. This monument, now protected, reflects the evolution of architectural and religious practices at the turn of the century.

The church was designed by architect Alcide Boutaud, whose name remains associated with this emblematic project. It was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 8 October 2007, thereby recognizing its heritage value. The protection concerns the entire building, stressing its importance in the local and regional heritage. Owned by the commune, it continues to play a central role in the cultural and spiritual life of Aizenay.

The location of the church at 6 Rue de l'Aire Buron is documented with a priori satisfactory accuracy (level 6/10). This position, combined with its history and protected status, makes it a major point of interest for residents and visitors. Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, confirm its anchoring in the architectural and urban history of the Vendée.

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