Croix Sainte-Apolline
croix monumentale
PA00098774
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1926)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Croix Sainte-Apolline — Croix monumentale in Ferrières (Loiret) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098774. 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 1926), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Croix Sainte-Apolline, près du Champ de Foire : inscription par arrêté du 12 juin 1926
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Ferrières, Loiret, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0899°N, 2.7914°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancien hangar à bateaux, dit Halle Saint-Pierre | Châteauneuf-sur-Loire | 1990 |
| Maison dite de la Prévôté | Orléans | 1912 |
| Château de la Touanne | Baccon | 1970 |
| Eglise Saint-Sulpice de Gy-les-Nonains | Gy-les-Nonains | 1925 |
| Immeuble de Orléans | Orléans | 1945 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 Croix Sainte-Apolline located?
Croix Sainte-Apolline is located in the commune of Ferrières (Loiret).
When was Croix Sainte-Apolline protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098774 in the Mérimée database.
When was Croix Sainte-Apolline built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0899°N, 2.7914°E