Eglise de Cezais
église
PA00110293
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1989)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Cezais — église in Cezais (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110293. 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 1989), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. C 607) : inscription par arrêté du 20 décembre 1989
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Cezais, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5891°N, -0.8196°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Presbytère du Petit-Luc (ancien) | Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne | 1958 |
| Logis de la Popelinière | Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine | 1982 |
| Hôtel dit Château-Gaillard | Fontenay-le-Comte | 2009 |
| Fuie de Saint-Sornin de Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon | Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon | 2021 |
| Eglise de Puyravault | Puyravault | 1991 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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 Cezais located?
Eglise de Cezais is located in the commune of Cezais (Vendée).
When was Eglise de Cezais protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110293 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Cezais built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5891°N, -0.8196°E