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Origin and history

The Saint-Pierre de Vaulandry church, located in the village of Vaulandry (now integrated in Baugé-en-Anjou), finds its origins in the 11th century, as evidenced by its still preserved choir. The present building, however, has characteristic elements of the 12th century, including the transept, the cross and the apse, which make it an example of an angeline Romanesque architecture. These central parts, dated mid-12th century, contrast with the later additions.

In the seventeenth century, a seigneurial chapel was erected in the northeast corner of the choir and transept by the Menon family, reflecting the local influence of this lineage. The nave underwent a major reconstruction in 1863, a date attested by historical sources. This work campaign partially modernises the building, with the addition of a new altar and a pulpit, while preserving medieval structures.

The church was officially recognized for its heritage value as early as 1926, when its transept, apse and steeple were listed as historic monuments by order of 17 July. This protection underlines the importance of its novel elements, despite subsequent changes. Today, the building remains communal property and retains traces of its multiple construction periods, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era.

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