Eglise (ancienne) de Vernantes
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PA00109400
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1964)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise (ancienne) de Vernantes — église in Vernantes (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109400. 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 1964), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (ancienne) , à l'exclusion du portique du 19e siècle (cad. AC 197) : inscription par arrêté du 10 janvier 1964
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Vernantes, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3937°N, 0.0538°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Somloire | Somloire | 1974 |
| Château de Sancé de Saint-Martin-d'Arcé | Saint-Martin-d'Arcé | 1964 |
| Hôtel Maillard de Baugé | Baugé | 1995 |
| Moulin des Landes de Bégrolles-en-Mauges | Bégrolles-en-Mauges | 1975 |
| Manoir de Chape de Fontaine-Guérin | Fontaine-Guérin | 1970 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;13e siècle;15e siècle;17e 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 Vernantes located?
Eglise (ancienne) de Vernantes is located in the commune of Vernantes (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise (ancienne) de Vernantes protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109400 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise (ancienne) de Vernantes built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;13e siècle;15e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3937°N, 0.0538°E