Eglise de Saint-Michel-en-Brenne
église
PA00097462
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1971)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Saint-Michel-en-Brenne — église in Saint-Michel-en-Brenne (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
L'histoire de cette église est vraisemblablement liée à celle de l'abbaye voisine de Saint-Cyran. Le pignon ouest s'ouvre par une porte à voussures à chapiteaux ouvragés et bases de la fin du 13e siècle. Une tour carrée surmontée d'un étage soutient un clocher en pyramide qui occupe le centre de la face sud.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097462. 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 1971), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. E 42) : inscription par arrêté du 18 octobre 1971
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Michel-en-Brenne, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.8088°N, 1.1643°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise du prieuré Saint-Denis | Reuilly | 1939 |
| Rempart médiéval de l'Ilot Villatte | Issoudun | 1986 |
| Château du Coudray de Luçay-le-Libre | Luçay-le-Libre | 1978 |
| Hôtel dit de Condé de Châteauroux | Châteauroux | 1975 |
| Manoir de la Foulquetière | Luçay-le-Mâle | 1978 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e quart 13e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
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-Michel-en-Brenne located?
Eglise de Saint-Michel-en-Brenne is located in the commune of Saint-Michel-en-Brenne (Indre).
When was Eglise de Saint-Michel-en-Brenne protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097462 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Saint-Michel-en-Brenne built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.8088°N, 1.1643°E