Ancienne abbaye d’Asnières
abbaye
PA00109055
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1909)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne abbaye d'Asnières — Abbaye in Cizay-la-Madeleine (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1909 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109055. 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 1909), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Les ruines de l'ancienne abbaye : classement par arrêté du 10 février 1909
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Cizay-la-Madeleine, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1756°N, -0.1909°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle du cimetière | Saint-Florent-le-Vieil | 1862 |
| Eglise de Blaison de Blaison-Gohier | Blaison-Gohier | 1914 |
| Hôtel de ville de Saumur | Saumur | 1903 |
| Manoir du Hardas de Louvaines | Louvaines | 1991 |
| Château de Chartrené | Chartrené | 1968 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;18e 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'Asnières located?
Ancienne abbaye d'Asnières is located in the commune of Cizay-la-Madeleine (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Ancienne abbaye d'Asnières protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1909 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109055 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne abbaye d'Asnières built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1756°N, -0.1909°E