Eglise de Méon
église
PA00109183
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1967)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Méon — église in Méon (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1967 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109183. 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 1967), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (à l'exception de l'abside renfermant les peintures murales classées au titre des objets) (cad. A 885, 886) : inscription par arrêté du 29 mars 1967
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Méon, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4947°N, 0.1197°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Palais de Justice de Angers | Angers | 1975 |
| Temple (ancienne chapelle saint-Eloi) | Angers | 1969 |
| Propriété de l'Orangerie | Challain-la-Potherie | 2019 |
| Eglise (à l'exception des parties modernes) | Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne | 1974 |
| Château de la Morinière (ruines de l'ancien) | Soulaines-sur-Aubance | 1988 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 14e siècle;18e 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 Méon located?
Eglise de Méon is located in the commune of Méon (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Méon protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1967 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109183 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Méon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4947°N, 0.1197°E