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Saint-Pierre de Montsoreau Church en Maine-et-Loire

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Eglise
Maine-et-Loire

Saint-Pierre de Montsoreau Church

    4 Rue de l'Église
    49730 Montsoreau
Crédit photo : Philippe Alès - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1300
1400
1800
1900
2000
XIIe et XIIIe siècles
Initial construction
XVIIIe siècle
Architectural changes
13 septembre 1952
Registration for historical monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Saint Peter's Church: inscription by decree of 13 September 1952

Key figures

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Origin and history

The church Saint-Pierre de Montsoreau is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Montsoreau, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Its origins date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, with later modifications in the 18th century. This monument illustrates the architectural and spiritual evolution of the region over centuries, although the precise details of its initial construction remain little documented in the available sources.

The church was officially recognized for its heritage value in 1952, when it was listed as historic monuments. This protection demonstrates its importance in the cultural and religious landscape of Anjou. Owned by the commune of Montsoreau, it is located at 16 Rue de l'Église, according to the geographical data available. Its role in local life, as a place of worship and assembly, reflects the social and religious organization typical of the small French communes throughout the eras.

Sources also refer to its listing in heritage databases such as Mérimée and Clochers de France, highlighting its integration into national inventories of architectural and religious heritage. No specific information is available on historical figures related to its construction or history, or on significant events taking place there. The lack of precise details about its past use or transformations limits the comprehensive understanding of its evolution, but its listing in heritage protects its heritage for future generations.

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