Eglise (ancienne) de Mesnard-la-Barotière
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PA00110170
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1951)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise (ancienne) de Mesnard-la-Barotière — église in Mesnard-la-Barotière (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1951 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110170. 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 1951), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (ancienne) : inscription par arrêté du 1er mars 1951
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Mesnard-la-Barotière, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.8601°N, -1.0967°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de la Petite-Coudraie | Sainte-Hermine | 1984 |
| Eglise de Talmont-Saint-Hilaire | Talmont-Saint-Hilaire | 1927 |
| Menhir de Chauché | Chauché | 1984 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Port | Les Sables-d'Olonne | 1993 |
| Pierre à cupules de Cheffois | Cheffois | 1926 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;13e 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 Eglise (ancienne) de Mesnard-la-Barotière located?
Eglise (ancienne) de Mesnard-la-Barotière is located in the commune of Mesnard-la-Barotière (Vendée).
When was Eglise (ancienne) de Mesnard-la-Barotière protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1951 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110170 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise (ancienne) de Mesnard-la-Barotière built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.8601°N, -1.0967°E