Eglise de Bessé de Le Thoureil
église
PA00109374
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1964)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Bessé de Le Thoureil — église in Le Thoureil (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 PA00109374. 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 de Bessé ainsi que les vestiges de l'ancienne abside (cad. D3 1123, 1122) : inscription par arrêté du 16 mars 1964
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune ; propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Le Thoureil, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3580°N, -0.2588°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Dolmen dit Pierre couverte de la planche | Broc | 1983 |
| Ancien couvent bénédictin Notre-Dame | Nyoiseau | 1994 |
| Eglise de Brain-sur-l'Authion | Brain-sur-l'Authion | 1986 |
| Hôtel de Charnières-Louet | Angers | 2001 |
| Manoir Les Grignons de Morannes | Morannes | 1968 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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 de Bessé de Le Thoureil located?
Eglise de Bessé de Le Thoureil is located in the commune of Le Thoureil (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Bessé de Le Thoureil protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109374 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Bessé de Le Thoureil built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3580°N, -0.2588°E