Eglise de Dampierre-sur-Loire
église
PA00109318
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1972)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Dampierre-sur-Loire — église in Saumur (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 PA00109318. 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.
Eglise de Dampierre-sur-Loire (cad. B 341) : inscription par arrêté du 26 octobre 1972
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2421°N, -0.0280°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Durtal | Durtal | 1900 |
| Tour Grénetière de Saumur | Saumur | 1969 |
| Menhir dit Le Doigt de César | Soucelles | 1975 |
| Château de la Chetardière | Sainte-Gemmes-d'Andigné | 2002 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe | Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe | 1972 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle;15e siècle;16e 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 Dampierre-sur-Loire located?
Eglise de Dampierre-sur-Loire is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Dampierre-sur-Loire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109318 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Dampierre-sur-Loire built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e 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: 47.2421°N, -0.0280°E