Free visit of the Saint Symphorien church of Le Vieux-Baugé
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The Saint Symphorien church has a twisted and leaning bell tower. The reason for this twist is still mysterious. Different architectural periods make up this church, from the 11th to the 19th centuries. The choir is in Plantagenêt style and enjoys great clarity thanks to the three chapels open on each side.
The Saint Symphorien church was built in the 11th century in a Romanesque architectural style, on the remains of an even older church.
It then has a bell tower whose roof is made of stone but the latter collapses at the very beginning of the nineteenth century.
A new bell tower was then built in the middle of the 19th century, in a helical style, like many in Anjou, but leaning which remains surprising.
Following the last restoration dating from the last quarter of the 19th century, the building keeps a choir and a chapel of the 12th century, as well as two side chapels of the 15th century.
The church of Saint Symphorien has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1973.