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Saint-Augustin-lès-Angers Church is a Catholic religious building located in the city of Angers, France. It is part of the architectural heritage of the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the region Pays de la Loire. This monument, built in the first quarter of the 12th century, bears witness to the Romanesque architecture of this period. He was originally a priory, also home to a parish seat, and his church is the main element still visible today.

The church was classified as historical monuments by a decree of 9 May 1960, thus recognizing its heritage value. The site also includes a dean's house, rebuilt later in the 18th century, although this part is after the medieval period. Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and its importance in local history. The exact address, chemin du Prieuré à Angers, allows to locate this historic place.

In the 12th century, churches like Saint Augustin-lès-Angers played a central role in the lives of local communities. They served not only as places of worship, but also as social and administrative centres for the surrounding parishes. In the angeline context of the time, marked by feudal society and mainly agricultural economy, these religious buildings were often linked to priories or abbeys, reflecting the influence of the Church in the territorial and spiritual organization.

The practical information available indicates that the church is always localizable, although details of its accessibility or current uses are not specified in the sources consulted. Its classification among historical monuments ensures its preservation and highlights its medieval heritage, while offering a tangible testimony to the religious and architectural history of the region.

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