Eglise de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer
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PA00110227
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1956)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer — église in Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1956 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110227. 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 1956), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise y compris le retable du 18e siècle (cad. A 865) : inscription par arrêté du 18 décembre 1956
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.4241°N, -1.3533°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Lespinay-de-Beaumont (ancien) | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1977 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Cheffois | Cheffois | 1982 |
| Menhir des Pierres-Folles du Follet | Rosnay | 1984 |
| Maison à arcades de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1942 |
| Ancien prieuré de Auzay | Auzay | 1994 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e 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 Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer located?
Eglise de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer is located in the commune of Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer (Vendée).
When was Eglise de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1956 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110227 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.4241°N, -1.3533°E