Ancienne église Saint-Libert
église
PA00098154
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1946)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne église Saint-Libert — église in Tours (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Ancienne église paroissiale convertie en bâtiment industriel. La nef ne fut jamais voûtée ; la charpente actuelle est moderne. Deux portes en arc brisé y donnent accès. L'abside qui terminait l'édifice a disparu.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098154. 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.
Les restes de la nef (cad. CH 219) : inscription par arrêté du 2 décembre 1946
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3975°N, 0.6973°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancien prieuré Saint-Thomas | Amboise | 1949 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
| Ancien château de Cinq-Mars-la-Pile | Cinq-Mars-la-Pile | 1976 |
| Manoir des Basses-Rivières | Rochecorbon | 1965 |
| Prieuré Saint-Eloi de Tours | Tours | 1932 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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-Libert located?
Ancienne église Saint-Libert is located in the commune of Tours (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Ancienne église Saint-Libert protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098154 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne église Saint-Libert 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: 47.3975°N, 0.6973°E