Eglise de Seiches-sur-le-Loir
église
PA00109357
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1987)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Seiches-sur-le-Loir — église in Seiches-sur-le-Loir (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Eglise construite au 11e siècle par Foulque Nerra vers 1060. Choeur reconstruit au 13e siècle (école gothique angevine). Nef démolie et reconstruite en 1860.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109357. 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 1987), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Choeur, transept, clocher, chapelle seigneuriale au nord, sacristie (cad. AB 40) : inscription par arrêté du 20 février 1987
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Seiches-sur-le-Loir, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5770°N, -0.3631°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Serrant de Saint-Georges-sur-Loire | Saint-Georges-sur-Loire | 1948 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1925 |
| Colonne commémorative de la Duchesse d'Angoulême | Saint-Florent-le-Vieil | 2010 |
| Eglise de Bocé | Bocé | 1930 |
| Eglise de Le Puy-Notre-Dame | Le Puy-Notre-Dame | 1862 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;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 Seiches-sur-le-Loir located?
Eglise de Seiches-sur-le-Loir is located in the commune of Seiches-sur-le-Loir (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Seiches-sur-le-Loir protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109357 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Seiches-sur-le-Loir built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5770°N, -0.3631°E