Chapelle de Saint-Jean-Baptiste
chapelle
PA00110088
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1965)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle de Saint-Jean-Baptiste — Chapelle in Les Epesses (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110088. 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 1965), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle de Saint-Jean-Baptiste (cad. E1 493) : inscription par arrêté du 9 mars 1965
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Les Epesses, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.8836°N, -0.8989°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancien château de l'Ilôt-les-Tours | Nalliers | 2008 |
| Eglise (à l'exception de la sacristie) | Saint-Paul-en-Pareds | 1984 |
| Eglise Sainte-Eulalie | Benet | 1913 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de la Nativité | Chambretaud | 2007 |
| Ancienne école de Sainte-Florence | Sainte-Florence | 1998 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e quart 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 Chapelle de Saint-Jean-Baptiste located?
Chapelle de Saint-Jean-Baptiste is located in the commune of Les Epesses (Vendée).
When was Chapelle de Saint-Jean-Baptiste protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110088 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle de Saint-Jean-Baptiste built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.8836°N, -0.8989°E