St. Martin's Church, Luché-Pringé
Facts and practical information
Saint-Martin Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Luché-Pringé in the French department of Sarthe, in the Pays de la Loire region.
Built in the 11th century by the monks of the Saint-Aubin d'Angers abbey on the foundations of an ancient sanctuary probably dedicated to Saint Apolline, the church has undergone numerous transformations over the centuries. Its choir, remarkably preserved and whose construction was completed in 1225, is a testimony of the Angevin Gothic style, for the delicacy of its vaults called "Plantagenet". Enlarged in the 16th century by the addition of a transept, the church was partly destroyed in 1921 following a violent fire. The nave, heavily damaged, was only partially rebuilt, giving way to a square facilitating access to the building from the western facade.
Classified as a historical monument since 1913, the church of Luché contains a rich collection of statues in wood, stone or terracotta, some of which come from the neighboring church of Notre-Dame de Pringé, as well as a set of stained glass windows created by François Fialeix at the end of the 19th century. Most of these pieces of furniture have also been classified as historical monuments, as objects.
Place Sainte-ApollineLuché-Pringé 72800
St. Martin's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Château du Lude, Moulin de Mervé, Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Gallerande.