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The church Saint-Pierre de Brain-sur-l'Authion is a religious building located in the municipality of Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, it features architectural elements characteristic of these periods, including remains of a Romanesque apsidiole and a bell tower. These details reveal its importance in the local heritage and its evolution over the centuries.

The church was officially recognized for its heritage value in 1986, when it was listed as a historic monument. This protection specifically concerns the remains of the Romanesque apsidiole, the bell tower, as well as chapels dating from the 13th and 15th centuries. These protected elements testify to his continuing role in the religious and community life of Brain-sur-l'Authion.

Located in a rural context, Saint Peter's Church illustrates the social and spiritual organization of the Angelian populations in the Middle Ages. Parish churches such as this served as a place for gathering, prayer and managing local affairs. Their presence also marked the landscape, symbolizing the faith and cohesion of the village communities of the time.

Available sources, such as the Merimée database or Monumentum data, confirm its status as communal property. They also specify its address, linked to the Grande Rue de Brain-sur-l'Authion, and its integration into the territory of Loire-Authion. This information highlights its geographical and administrative anchor in the region.

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