Eglise de Moutiers-sur-le-Lay
église
PA00110179
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Moutiers-sur-le-Lay — église in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110179. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. AB 117) : inscription par arrêté du 29 août 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5557°N, -1.1589°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ouvrages d'art sur le canal de la Taillée (également sur commune de La Barre-de-Monts) | Notre-Dame-de-Monts | 1988 |
| Logis de Bonnefonds de Aizenay | Aizenay | 1994 |
| Dolmen dit de la Frébouchère | Le Bernard | 1889 |
| Manoir du Vigneau de Saint-Germain-l'Aiguiller | Saint-Germain-l'Aiguiller | 1984 |
| Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1987 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
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 Moutiers-sur-le-Lay located?
Eglise de Moutiers-sur-le-Lay is located in the commune of Moutiers-sur-le-Lay (Vendée).
When was Eglise de Moutiers-sur-le-Lay protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110179 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Moutiers-sur-le-Lay built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5557°N, -1.1589°E