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Origin and history

The Church of Saint-Samson of Angers, founded in 1006 according to unverified sources, is a medieval religious building located in the present Plant Garden. Originally parish church of the Faubourg Saint-Samson, it was attached to the parish of Saint-Serge after the Revolution. Its architecture combines elements of the 11th and 12th centuries, with a porch added in the 16th century, while 19th century developments (large bays in the middle of the skin) transformed it into orangery and shed for the Botanical Garden.

The church, still standing, is now desecrated and used as a dependency of the Plant Garden. She holds the title of the oldest church building still in elevation in Angers, although her name (Saint-Samson) has never changed. By order of 26 October 1972, it belongs to the commune. Archaeological sources, such as the work of the National Urban Archaeology Centre (1990), confirm its heritage interest.

The construction periods range from the 11th to the 17th century, with major modifications in the 19th century for its adaptation to horticultural use. Its present state reflects this complex history, between medieval heritage and modern reallocations. No historical figure is explicitly associated with its foundation or preservation in available sources.

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