Eglise de Saint-Hilaire
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PA00109319
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1969)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Saint-Hilaire — église in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109319. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1969), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise de Saint-Hilaire (cad. AH 30) : classement par arrêté du 14 octobre 1969
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2745°N, -0.1098°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de la Roche de Noyant-la-Gravoyère | Noyant-la-Gravoyère | 2003 |
| Maison du Prieur (ancienne) à Cunault | Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault | 1926 |
| Eglise de Béhuard | Béhuard | 1862 |
| Eglise Saint-Maurille | Chalonnes-sur-Loire | 1909 |
| Château des Cloîtres de Chemillé | Chemillé | 2012 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;13e siècle;14e 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 Saint-Hilaire located?
Eglise de Saint-Hilaire is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Saint-Hilaire protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109319 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Saint-Hilaire built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;13e siècle;14e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2745°N, -0.1098°E