Eglise de Chanzeaux
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PA00109024
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1972)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Chanzeaux — église in Chanzeaux (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109024. 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 1972), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Clocher (cad. C 76) : inscription par arrêté du 26 octobre 1972
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chanzeaux, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2641°N, -0.6443°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Menhir dit La Haute-Borne | Saint-Germain-sur-Moine | 1889 |
| Eglise de Thorigné-d'Anjou | Thorigné-d'Anjou | 1969 |
| Dolmen de la Bajoulière | Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne | 1936 |
| Prieuré de la Haie aux Bonshommes (ancien) | Avrillé | 1947 |
| Château de Martigné-Briand | Martigné-Briand | 1926 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;17e siècle;4e quart 19e siècle;1er quart 20e 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 Chanzeaux located?
Eglise de Chanzeaux is located in the commune of Chanzeaux (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Chanzeaux protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109024 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Chanzeaux built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;17e siècle;4e quart 19e siècle;1er quart 20e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2641°N, -0.6443°E