Chapelle Saint-Jean de Saumur
chapelle
PA00109306
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1862)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle Saint-Jean de Saumur — Chapelle in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1862 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109306. 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 1862), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle Saint-Jean : classement par liste de 1862
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2601°N, -0.0761°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de Villechien de Angers | Angers | 1987 |
| Eglise de Bourg de Soulaire-et-Bourg | Soulaire-et-Bourg | 1972 |
| Presbytère de Chartrené | Chartrené | 1984 |
| Château de Huillé | Huillé | 1975 |
| Eglise Saint-Georges de Saint-Georges-sur-Loire | Saint-Georges-sur-Loire | 1991 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 Chapelle Saint-Jean de Saumur located?
Chapelle Saint-Jean de Saumur is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Chapelle Saint-Jean de Saumur protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1862 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109306 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle Saint-Jean de Saumur 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: 47.2601°N, -0.0761°E