Ancienne abbaye d’Aigues-Vives
abbaye
PA00098432
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1875)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne abbaye d'Aigues-Vives — Abbaye in Faverolles-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1875 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098432. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1875), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise : classement par liste de 1875
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Faverolles-sur-Cher, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2911°N, 1.2122°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Mondoubleau | Mondoubleau | 1948 |
| Ancienne commanderie des Templiers | Arville | 1954 |
| Église Notre-Dame d’Écoman | Vievy-le-Rayé | 2022 |
| Château de Beauregard | Cellettes | 1840 |
| "Pont Saint-Michel et ponts sur le Cosson dits "chastrés" ou "chartrains"" | Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the most recently protected sites of the département — typically 20th- or 21st-century inscriptions.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ancienne abbaye d'Aigues-Vives located?
Ancienne abbaye d'Aigues-Vives is located in the commune of Faverolles-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Ancienne abbaye d'Aigues-Vives protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1875 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098432 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne abbaye d'Aigues-Vives built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2911°N, 1.2122°E