Eglise de Chigné
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PA00109050
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1974)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Chigné — église in Chigné (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109050. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1974), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. AB 67) : classement par arrêté du 3 mai 1974
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chigné, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5830°N, 0.0869°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1926 |
| Eglise Saint-Georges de Saint-Georges-sur-Loire | Saint-Georges-sur-Loire | 1991 |
| Hôtel-Dieu de Baugé | Baugé | 1990 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe | Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe | 1972 |
| Château de Maurepart de Brigné | Brigné | 1993 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;12e siècle;15e siècle;16e 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 Chigné located?
Eglise de Chigné is located in the commune of Chigné (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Chigné protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109050 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Chigné built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;12e siècle;15e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5830°N, 0.0869°E