Origin and history

The church Saint-Jacques de La Chapelle-Rousselin is a religious monument located in Chemillé-en-Anjou, in the Pays de la Loire region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its date of foundation or the major stages in its architectural or spiritual history. In this region marked by a dense religious heritage, parish churches like Santiago played a central role in community life.

They served as a place of worship, assembly and social landmark for the inhabitants, often reflecting the evolution of architectural styles and local liturgical practices throughout the centuries.