BASILICA OF AVESNIÈRES
This magnificent church gives the quay that bears its name an incomparable charm
The history of this magnificent church began in 1050, when Yves de Saint-Berthevin had a building dedicated to Notre-Dame rebuilt, which had been given to the Benedictine nuns of Ronceray, Angers, around 1070. The choir, surrounded by an ambulatory with five radiating chapels, is dominated by the spire sculpted by the architect Jamet-Neveu. At the end of the 19th century, in accordance with the wishes of Monseigneur Wicart, the tower was rebuilt identically and the nave was rebuilt. Classified as a historic monument, this pilgrimage site was made a minor basilica in 1898 by Pope Leo XIII.
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Do not miss the huge saint Christophe either: old popular art.
Vue de l'extérieur son style est surprenant avec ses chapelles en son pourtour et son côté "trapue". Ne pas manquer de visiter son intérieur, un radar lumière se déclenchera lors de votre entrée, l'ambiance est magnifique et impose le recueillement, belle nef et superbes orgues, les chapelles sont remarquables avec des vitraux modernes de toutes beauté.