Construction begins XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Initial construction period
XVIe et XVIIe siècles
Periods of change
Periods of change XVIe et XVIIe siècles (≈ 1750)
Expansion or renovation work
1972
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 1972 (≈ 1972)
Building protection (except west façade)
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church of Soular (with the exception of the western facade) (Box D 625): inscription by decree of 26 October 1972
Origin and history
The Church of Saint Martin de Soulaire is a religious building located in the municipality of Soulaire-et-Bourg, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built mainly in the 12th, 16th and 17th centuries, it reflects the architectural and religious evolutions of these periods. Its designation as a historic monument in 1972 bears witness to its heritage importance.
The church, with the exception of its western façade, has been protected since 1972 by a registration order. It belongs to the municipality and is located precisely at 27 Rue Principale, according to data from the Merimée database. This monument illustrates the Angevin religious architecture, typical of the region.
The role of churches like that of Saint Martin was central to the life of local communities in the Middle Ages and modern times. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, playing a major social and cultural role. In a region like Anjou, marked by a strong Christian tradition, these buildings were often at the heart of everyday life.
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