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The church of Saint-Aubin de Turquant is a Catholic building located in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the commune of Turquant, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in various periods (XII, XV, XVI and XVIII centuries), it reflects several architectural styles related to its historical evolution. Classified as a historical monument in 1967, it is now protected for its architectural and religious heritage.

The monument belongs to the municipality of Turquant and is referenced in the base Mérimée under the code INSEE 49358. Its exact address, 5044 Place Saint-Aubin, makes it a central point of the village. Although the available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not specify its current use (visits, rentals, etc.), its ranking shows its heritage importance in Anjou.

Medieval churches like Saint-Aubin played a key role in the lives of rural communities. They served as places of worship, social gathering and sometimes refuge. In the Loire Valley, an area marked by the influence of local lords and the Church, these buildings were often embellished or modified over the centuries, as evidenced by the various periods of construction of this church.

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