Souvigné

Eglise Saint-Michel

The church dedicated to Saint Michael was founded in the 11th century but the present edifice dates to the 12th century and some parts, like the stair tower were added in the 15th century

HERE LIES

Master Jean Baptiste Pierre René de la Rue du C

Equerry, knight of the royal and military order of Saint

Louis, former captain in the Royal cavalry, regiment

of Bourgogne, Equerry of the king's household, lord

of the lands and seigneuries of Souvigné, les Car

tes, la Roche, Launay, l'Embertière and other

places. Died on 17 X 1787 in his château at les Cartes

May his soul rest in peace

THE WALL PAINTINGS

They date to the 15th century and probably represent Saint Ursula and the procession of virgins.

DIEU, NOUS TE LOUONS, SEIGNEUR, NOUS T'ACCLAMONS DANS L'IMMENSE CORTÈGE DE TOUS LES SAINTS.

Saint Ursula and her companions. In the Golden Legend, Saint Ursula and 11 virgins were persecuted by emperors Maximianus and Diocletian. Later, the 11 virgins became 11000.

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