Eglise de Rochemenier
église
PA00109160
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1972)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Rochemenier — église in Louresse-Rochemenier (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 PA00109160. 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 de Rochemenier (cad. AC 55) : inscription par arrêté du 20 novembre 1972
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Louresse-Rochemenier, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2329°N, -0.2957°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château Rivet de Les Ponts-de-Cé | Les Ponts-de-Cé | 1964 |
| Château de Launay de Villebernier | Villebernier | 1963 |
| Eglise Sainte-Croix de Rochefort-sur-Loire | Rochefort-sur-Loire | 2008 |
| Dolmen de Chantepierre | Broc | 1983 |
| Ancien grand séminaire Saint-Serge, aujourd'hui lycée Joachim-du-Bellay | Angers | 2000 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle;17e 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 Rochemenier located?
Eglise de Rochemenier is located in the commune of Louresse-Rochemenier (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Rochemenier protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109160 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Rochemenier built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2329°N, -0.2957°E