Ancienne chapelle de la Dive
chapelle
PA00110257
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1983)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne chapelle de la Dive — Chapelle in Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1983 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110257. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1983), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Les parties subsistantes de l'ancienne chapelle (cad. H 1553) : inscription par arrêté du 22 mars 1983
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.3035°N, -1.2537°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château du Puy-du-Fou | Les Epesses | 1974 |
| Moulin à vent de la Fosse | Barbâtre | 1977 |
| Eglise de Olonne-sur-Mer | Olonne-sur-Mer | 1908 |
| Ouvrages d'art situés sur le canal de la Taillée (également sur commune de Notre-Dame-de-Monts) | La Barre-de-Monts | 1988 |
| Eglise de Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais | Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais | 1877 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
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 chapelle de la Dive located?
Ancienne chapelle de la Dive is located in the commune of Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm (Vendée).
When was Ancienne chapelle de la Dive protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1983 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110257 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne chapelle de la Dive 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: 46.3035°N, -1.2537°E