Construction of church XIe - XVIe siècles (≈ 1650)
Main construction and processing period.
XIXe siècle
Restoration of the building
Restoration of the building XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Directed by René-Eugène Dusouchay.
13 septembre 1984
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 13 septembre 1984 (≈ 1984)
Official church protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church (cad. AB 66): registration by decree of 13 September 1984
Key figures
René-Eugène Dusouchay - Architect
Head of restoration in the 19th century.
Origin and history
The church Saint-Mélaine is a religious building located in Miré, in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built between the 11th and 16th centuries, it bears witness to several architectural periods, with Romanesque and Gothic elements. Its history is marked by centuries of construction and transformation, reflecting the evolution of the styles and liturgical needs of the local community.
The church is particularly remarkable for its overturned boat carriage vault, a rare and spectacular architectural feature. In the 19th century, it was the object of a restoration led by architect René-Eugène Dusouchay d'Angers, aimed at preserving its structural and aesthetic integrity. In 1984, the building was listed as historic monuments, recognizing its heritage value.
Today, the church of Saint-Mélaine belongs to the municipality of Miré and remains an emblematic place of the religious and architectural heritage of the region. Its precise location is attested by the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates, confirming its anchoring in the local territory. The protection of its elements, including the church itself (cadastre AB 66), ensures its conservation for future generations.
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