Eglise de Saint-Nicolas-de-Brem
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PA00110057
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1956)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Saint-Nicolas-de-Brem — église in Brem-sur-Mer (Vendée) classé Monument Historique (listed) 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 PA00110057. 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 1956), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise de Saint-Nicolas-de-Brem (cad. A 788) : classement par arrêté du 20 juillet 1956
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Brem-sur-Mer, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.6102°N, -1.8409°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de L'Hermenault | L'Hermenault | 2014 |
| Domaine de la Forêt-Nesdeau | Chaix | 2010 |
| Ancien château de Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile | Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile | 1994 |
| Eglise de Curzon | Curzon | 1875 |
| Hôtel de la Sénéchaussée | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1988 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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-Nicolas-de-Brem located?
Eglise de Saint-Nicolas-de-Brem is located in the commune of Brem-sur-Mer (Vendée).
When was Eglise de Saint-Nicolas-de-Brem protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1956 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110057 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Saint-Nicolas-de-Brem built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.6102°N, -1.8409°E