Eglise de Dénezé-sous-le-Lude
église
PA00109080
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1963)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Dénezé-sous-le-Lude — église in Dénezé-sous-le-Lude (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1963 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109080. 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 1963), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. D 757) : inscription par arrêté du 27 septembre 1963
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Dénezé-sous-le-Lude, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5296°N, 0.1340°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Baugé | Baugé | 1961 |
| Ancienne église paroissiale Saint-Germain | Daumeray | 2002 |
| Moulin à vent dit moulin de Patouillet | Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance | 1977 |
| Commanderie de templiers de Saulgé (ancienne) | Luigné | 1969 |
| Prieuré de la Madeleine de Boumois | Saint-Martin-de-la-Place | 1964 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;12e 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 Dénezé-sous-le-Lude located?
Eglise de Dénezé-sous-le-Lude is located in the commune of Dénezé-sous-le-Lude (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Dénezé-sous-le-Lude protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1963 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109080 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Dénezé-sous-le-Lude built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;12e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5296°N, 0.1340°E