Eglise de Forges
église
PA00109114
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1973)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Forges — église in Forges (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109114. 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 1973), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. A 675) : inscription par arrêté du 5 décembre 1973
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Forges, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2176°N, -0.2455°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Simon Poisson | Angers | 1963 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1963 |
| Ferme de la Grand-Maison | Bécon-les-Granits | 1988 |
| Eglise de Dénezé-sous-Doué | Dénezé-sous-Doué | 1972 |
| Moulin du Pavé de Les Garennes sur Loire | Les Garennes sur Loire | 2022 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;16e siècle;18e siècle;19e 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 Forges located?
Eglise de Forges is located in the commune of Forges (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Forges protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109114 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Forges built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;16e siècle;18e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2176°N, -0.2455°E