Eglise de Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance
église
PA00109284
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1972)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance — église in Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance (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 PA00109284. 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 (cad. B 681) : inscription par arrêté du 12 octobre 1972
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3699°N, -0.4961°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison dite La Minotière | Montreuil-Bellay | 1976 |
| Hôtel Les Cèdres de Baugé | Baugé | 1984 |
| Château de La Varenne | La Varenne | 1992 |
| Maison de Saumur | Saumur | 1963 |
| Eglise de Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg | Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg | 1988 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;12e siècle;17e 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-Melaine-sur-Aubance located?
Eglise de Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance is located in the commune of Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109284 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;12e siècle;17e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3699°N, -0.4961°E