Eglise de Le May-sur-Evre
église
PA00109178
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1973)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Le May-sur-Evre — église in Le May-sur-Evre (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 PA00109178. 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. AC 200) : inscription par arrêté du 19 décembre 1973
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Le May-sur-Evre, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1376°N, -0.8920°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Montsoreau | Montsoreau | 1926 |
| Eglise Saint-Didier de Brain-sur-Longuenée | Brain-sur-Longuenée | 2007 |
| Ancienne abbaye bénédictine Saint-Maur de Glanfeuil | Le Thoureil | 1958 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1963 |
| Hotel du Commandement (ancien) | Saumur | 1969 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 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 Le May-sur-Evre located?
Eglise de Le May-sur-Evre is located in the commune of Le May-sur-Evre (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Le May-sur-Evre protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109178 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Le May-sur-Evre built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1376°N, -0.8920°E