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The first written traces of the church date back to the 6th century. Then, in the 11th century, we learn that a certain Lord Sigebrand donated the church to the Abbey of Saint Serge in Angers, becoming a monk there. The church is dedicated to Saint Aubin. In 1568, the original Gothic building was pillaged and burned by the Huguenots, but was not completely destroyed. In 1582, it benefited from the addition of a side porch named Henri II, adorned with all the delicacies of Renaissance art. Note the studded portal of the period, decorated with coffers, which complete the harmony of this entrance, which is listed as a historic monument. The church was remodeled in the 19th century in a neo-Gothic style, while retaining its Renaissance portal and three 18th-century altarpieces. The high altar was restored by the municipality in 2015. The life of our church is timeless, and for it to continue, urgent consolidation and renovation work must begin. https://www.fondation-patrimoine.org/les-projets/securisation-eglise-saint-aubin/87709 https://www.wiki-anjou.fr/index.php/%C3%89glise_Saint-Aubin_de_Saint-Aubin-de-Luign%C3%A9

This beautiful building, listed as a Historic Monument, has been occupied by the town hall since 1987. It was the village presbytery for four and a half centuries. Its construction was the work of Jean de Pontoise, the village priest in the 16th century. Today, it is one of the finest examples of the Renaissance in Anjou. The façade facing the church, although some openings have been altered, still bears witness to this today. The dormer window framed by two columns topped with scrolls is characteristic of 16th-century art. Prominently displayed here is the coat of arms of Pope Alexander VI Borgia. Indeed, Jean de Pontoise's father was the famous pontiff's personal physician. Jean accompanied his father to Rome before returning to France and becoming the village priest. This reference proves that he has not forgotten the Pope's generosity. Inside, you can still admire a magnificent 16th century fireplace, whose painted mantelpiece also bears the Borgia coat of arms.

A magnificent church, known in particular for its Renaissance portal. It has undergone numerous transformations over the centuries. In the square, you'll find a grocery store selling a little bit of everything.

This former 16th-century presbytery - which currently houses the town hall of the "charming village" - bears witness, through its splendor, to the significant impact of the Renaissance in Anjou.

The scene of one of the fiercest battles of the First Vendée War, this place is today a completely peaceful green setting.

A large wide beach is waiting for you here. Enjoy the golden yellow vast sandbank and the wonderfully fresh water.

The Abbey of Saint-Maur de Glanfeuil is an abbey in Thoureil. According to legend, in the 6th century, Saint Benedict sent a disciple named Maurus , a monk from Monte Cassino , to Gaul . There he founded the Abbey of Glanfeuil, the first Benedictine abbey in Anjou , which he governed for almost forty years. The Abbey of Saint-Maur, which was destroyed by Norman invasions around the middle of the ninth century and rebuilt in the same century under the reign of Louis the Stammerer , was built and fortified as a war zone, according to the custom of the time. During the reign of Charles V , the English , driven out of Maine by Bertrand Du Guesclin , had withdrawn from Pontvallain to the Abbey of Saint-Maur. Until the 1980s, the abbey was owned by the Assumptionists ; it was a reception centre. They sold it to the Apprentis d'Auteuil, who, because they had no right to build workshops, sold it in turn to the Maine-et-Loire departmental council. The building was classified as a historical monument in 1958, classified in 1979 and registered in 1996. Today, the Abbey of Saint-Maur is managed by the OVAL association. It has converted this place into an activity centre where discovery lessons are given during school terms, but also camps during the holidays. Source Wikipedia