Église Saint-Melaine - Miré

Saint-Mélaine church, with its Romanesque foundations and 16th-century alterations, is less than 10 minutes from Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe, on the border between Anjou Bleu and Sarthe.

Of Romanesque origin, the church was donated to Saint-Serge Abbey in Angers by Lord Guy de Cré in 1075. This deed attests to the site's age and its importance in medieval religious organisation. The building was remodelled in the early 16th century, reflecting successive architectural developments.
The church has several remarkable features: a bell tower at the transept crossing, painted panelling from the late 15th century and a barrel-vaulted base decorated with scenes from the Old and New Testaments. These decorations illustrate the artistic richness of the monument and enhance its heritage interest.