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Now that the contemporary art gallery is complete, what projects lie ahead for Angers Cathedral?

Benjamin Carcaud against a backdrop of fleur-de-lis. | Photo credit: ANTHONY PASCO
At Saint-Maurice Cathedral in Angers, restoration work is continuing following several major projects carried out over the past five years, including the restoration of the south rose window, the nave roofs, the transept stained-glass windows, the organ loft, the west facade, and the main entrance.
The next phase will focus on the building’s apse. A study conducted in 2024 by Christophe Batard, Chief Architect of Historic Monuments, highlighted the fragility of the 15th-century murals surrounding King René’s tomb. These findings pave the way for a new restoration campaign aimed at preserving this exceptional heritage. Through these successive interventions, the teams involved are carrying out meticulous conservation work to ensure the preservation and promotion of Angers Cathedral.
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