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The Priory Saint-Aubin des Alleuds is a religious building located in the municipality of Alleuds, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the 16th century, it is distinguished by its church with a nave and a transept, vaulted in a dogive cross. This monument houses a remarkable 16th century mural depicting Christ carrying the cross, measuring 4.50 metres long by 1.55 metres high.

The building was listed as historic monuments on June 20, 1957, recognizing its heritage value. The protection specifically concerns the church, identified under cadastral reference 743 D. Although sources indicate an approximate location at 2 Rue du Prieuré (Les Alleuds), accurate GPS coordinates are not confirmed in the documents consulted.

The Priory is part of the historical landscape of Anjou, a region marked by intense religious activity and Renaissance-related architectural development in the 16th century. Priories, such as Saint-Aubin, then played a central role in the spiritual and social life of local communities, serving as places of worship, reception for pilgrims, and sometimes economic centres thanks to the attached agricultural lands.

The available sources, including Monumentum and Wikipedia, highlight the artistic importance of the fresco, a rare example of mural painting of this period preserved in Maine-et-Loire. The Historical Dictionary of Maine-et-Loire de Célestin Port (1965) is cited as a bibliographical reference, although its specific content on the priory is not detailed in the extracts provided.

No information is provided on the opening to the public, the services offered (visits, accommodation), or any current owners. Internal data and associated licenses (such as the Creative Commons photo licensed to Kormin) complement the documentary resources, without providing further details on the history of the site.

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