Eglise de Rou, dite aussi Saint-Sulpice
église
PA00109250
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1968)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Rou, dite aussi Saint-Sulpice — église in Rou-Marson (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109250. 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 1968), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise de Rou (cad. F 1087) : inscription par arrêté du 16 juillet 1968
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Rou-Marson, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2342°N, -0.1564°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Oppidum protohistorique et gallo-romain, dit Camp de César | Le Fief-Sauvin | 1988 |
| Eglise de Brion | Brion | 1910 |
| Manoir de Launay-le-Jeune | Dénezé-sous-le-Lude | 1980 |
| Prieuré de la Colombe (ancien) | Brissac-Quincé | 1969 |
| Château du Bois de Soulaire-et-Bourg | Soulaire-et-Bourg | 1972 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;13e siècle;16e 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 Rou, dite aussi Saint-Sulpice located?
Eglise de Rou, dite aussi Saint-Sulpice is located in the commune of Rou-Marson (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Rou, dite aussi Saint-Sulpice protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109250 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Rou, dite aussi Saint-Sulpice built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;13e siècle;16e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2342°N, -0.1564°E