Eglise de Brain-sur-l’Authion
église
PA00108985
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1986)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Brain-sur-l'Authion — église in Brain-sur-l'Authion (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1986 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108985. 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 1986), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Vestiges de l'absidiole romane ; clocher ; chapelle du 13e siècle ; chapelle du 15e siècle (cad. AB 82) : inscription par arrêté du 4 avril 1986
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Brain-sur-l'Authion, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4461°N, -0.4113°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ensemble mégalithique dit La Pierre du Coq | Echemiré | 1979 |
| Menhir dit La Pierre des Hommes | Coron | 1889 |
| Château de Saint-Hénis | Andigné | 1998 |
| Manoir de Grissay de Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault | Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault | 1987 |
| Château de la Motte-Grollier | Durtal | 1991 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;13e 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 de Brain-sur-l'Authion located?
Eglise de Brain-sur-l'Authion is located in the commune of Brain-sur-l'Authion (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Brain-sur-l'Authion protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1986 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108985 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Brain-sur-l'Authion 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: 47.4461°N, -0.4113°E