Eglise (ancienne) de Coutures
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PA00109069
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1975)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise (ancienne) de Coutures — église in Coutures (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109069. 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 1975), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (parties subsistantes de l'ancienne) (cad. C 948, 949, 1308) : inscription par arrêté du 5 décembre 1975
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Coutures, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3628°N, -0.3547°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison dite de la Reine de Sicile | Saumur | 1912 |
| Allée couverte dite la Grande Pierre couverte | Saumur | 1889 |
| Chapelle de la Barre de Angers | Angers | 1930 |
| Château de Saint-Hénis | Andigné | 1998 |
| Maison dite Les Charmettes, anciennement de la Pinsonnereye | Juigné-sur-Loire | 1965 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;12e siècle;16e siècle;18e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
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 Eglise (ancienne) de Coutures located?
Eglise (ancienne) de Coutures is located in the commune of Coutures (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise (ancienne) de Coutures protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109069 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise (ancienne) de Coutures built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;12e siècle;16e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3628°N, -0.3547°E