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Origin and history

The church Saint-Germain de Daumeray, located in the department of Maine-et-Loire in Pays de la Loire, finds its origins in the middle of the eleventh century with the constitution of its parish. A first church, with a single nave and flat bedside, was built in the middle of the 14th century. At the end of the 18th century, the building threatened to ruin and was undergoing major restoration between 1779 and 1787, led by architect Simon. This work includes the installation of a walled frame on the nave. The choir retained a altarpiece dated 1629, witness to the artistic enrichment of the church before its degradation.

The laying of the first stone of the restored church was solemnly blessed on 31 July 1786 by Michel Gault de la Grange, parish priest of Daumeray, surrounded by a college of priests and vicars from nearby parishes. This ecclesiastical gathering illustrates the symbolic importance of the project for the local community. The building, now a communal property, is listed as historic monuments by order of 19 September 2002, recognizing its heritage value.

Historical sources also mention construction or development phases in the 17th and 4th quarters of the 18th century, reflecting a continuous architectural evolution. The site, referenced in the Merimée database, benefits from a precise location (2 Assembly Way, Daumeray) and documentation shared between Wikipedia, Monumentum and the departmental archives. Its altarpiece and its girdled frame are among its remarkable elements, while its recent inscription underscores the desire to preserve a religious heritage rooted in the history of Angelina.

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