Eglise de Morannes
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PA00109217
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1972)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Morannes — église in Morannes (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109217. 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 1972), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. AB 191) : inscription par arrêté du 20 novembre 1972
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Morannes, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7450°N, -0.4178°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Presbytère de Chartrené | Chartrené | 1984 |
| Château de Sancé de Saint-Martin-d'Arcé | Saint-Martin-d'Arcé | 1964 |
| Moulin à vent dit Moulin de Denneron | Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire | 1977 |
| Eglise de Les Ulmes | Les Ulmes | 1972 |
| Prieuré d'Avrillé (ancien) | Beaufort-en-Vallée | 1972 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;12e siècle;13e siècle;14e 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 Morannes located?
Eglise de Morannes is located in the commune of Morannes (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Morannes protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109217 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Morannes built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;12e siècle;13e siècle;14e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7450°N, -0.4178°E