St. Martin's Church, Angers, France

The 9th-century church houses today a superb collection of religious statues dating from the 14th century.

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Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley. 2007

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Ludovic Carre (2 years ago)
No charm

Michel Boissinot (2 years ago)
I was surprised by the atmosphere which I really liked. The decoration is superb This is a church that I saw under construction. She has not aged and the priest seems very friendly. The Easter vigil enchanted me. Well done

Kiaumeo Sekemejessop (5 years ago)
The priest is always smiling and very sociable !!!

framboise deesse (5 years ago)
Cure very well

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