Eglise de la Visitation
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PA00109322
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1969)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de la Visitation — église in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109322. 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 1969), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise de la Visitation (cad. AI 162) : inscription par arrêté du 19 juillet 1969
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: 47.2629°N, -0.0722°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Meigné | Meigné | 1974 |
| Sites chaufourniers de la Maison-Blanche et de Châteaupanne | Montjean-sur-Loire | 1987 |
| Dolmen dit la Pierre au Loup | Seiches-sur-le-Loir | 1978 |
| Château du Vieux Bagneux | Saumur | 1970 |
| Eglise de Thorigné-d'Anjou | Thorigné-d'Anjou | 1969 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle;3e quart 17e 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 la Visitation located?
Eglise de la Visitation is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de la Visitation protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109322 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de la Visitation built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle;3e quart 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2629°N, -0.0722°E