Ancienne église Saint-Denis
église
PA00098150
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1946)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne église Saint-Denis — église in Tours (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Cette paroisse a été supprimée en 1781-1782.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098150. 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 1946), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Denis (ancienne) : inscription par arrêté du 17 juillet 1946
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3937°N, 0.6823°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Julien (ancienne église de l'abbaye bénédictine Saint-Julien) | Tours | 1840 |
| Château de la Crouzillière | Joué-lès-Tours | 1947 |
| Ancienne église Saint-Libert | Tours | 1946 |
| Manoir de la Barrée de Channay-sur-Lathan | Channay-sur-Lathan | 1975 |
| Hôtel dit de Jean Briçonnet | Tours | 1928 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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 église Saint-Denis located?
Ancienne église Saint-Denis is located in the commune of Tours (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Ancienne église Saint-Denis protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098150 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne église Saint-Denis built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3937°N, 0.6823°E