Eglise de Pont-Chrétien
église
PA00097432
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1932)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Pont-Chrétien — église in Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1932 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097432. 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 1932), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Portail latéral : inscription par arrêté du 11 mai 1932
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.6299°N, 1.4814°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Dolmen dit des Gorces ou de Montgarneau | Parnac | 1889 |
| Eglise Saint-Georges de Lys-Saint-Georges | Lys-Saint-Georges | 1951 |
| Château de Romefort de Ciron | Ciron | 1993 |
| Eglise Saint-Paxent de Cluis | Cluis | 1927 |
| Statue « Le berger allongé » dite aussi « Le berger couché sur le ventre » | Levroux | 2017 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 Pont-Chrétien located?
Eglise de Pont-Chrétien is located in the commune of Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre).
When was Eglise de Pont-Chrétien protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1932 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097432 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Pont-Chrétien built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.6299°N, 1.4814°E