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Saint-Germain de Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a religious building located in the department of Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire. Built during the 2nd quarter of the 19th century, it embodies the neo-classical style, typical of the ecclesiastical reconstructions of that period. The building was erected between 1846 and 1849 under the influence of the École des Arts et Métiers d'Angers, which also designed its interior furniture. His stained glass windows, made by painter-glassmaker Thierry, add a significant artistic dimension to this local heritage.

The church was listed as historic monuments in 2007, recognizing its architectural and historical value. Owned by the commune of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, it illustrates the importance of rural churches in the social and spiritual organization of French villages in the 19th century. Its sober and harmonious neo-classical model reflects the aesthetic trends of the era, marked by a return to ancient forms and a search for symmetry.

The location of the church at 2 Rue de l'Église in the village of Saint-Germain-des-Prés makes it a central point of community life. Its listing in the inventory of historical monuments extends to the entire building (Cadastre E 114), highlighting its architectural unit and its original furniture. Available sources, such as the Mérimée base or the observatories of the religious heritage, document its history and technical characteristics, providing a lasting trace of this angeline heritage.

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