Construction of church XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
18 avril 1988
Classification of historical monuments
Classification of historical monuments 18 avril 1988 (≈ 1988)
Official protection of the apse and bell tower.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Apse and bell tower (cad. AB 636) : Order of 18 April 1988
Origin and history
The church Saint-Cyr is a religious building located in Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the 12th century, it embodies the Romanesque architecture typical of this period, marked by simple shapes and a characteristic robustness. The building was classified as historic monuments in 1988, recognizing its heritage value and importance in the local cultural landscape.
In the Middle Ages, churches like Saint-Cyr played a central role in the lives of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social and administrative events. In the Angevin region, agriculture, including viticulture, was building the economy, and these religious buildings were often linked to the lives of local lords or neighbouring abbeys.
Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the organization and beliefs of medieval societies.
