Eglise de Thorigné-d’Anjou
église
PA00109370
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1969)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Thorigné-d'Anjou — église in Thorigné-d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) 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 PA00109370. 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 1969), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise y compris l'autel majeur et son retable (cad. A 761) : inscription par arrêté du 16 octobre 1969
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Thorigné-d'Anjou, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.6383°N, -0.6635°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Narcé (ancien) | Brain-sur-l'Authion | 1975 |
| Menhir dit du Grésil ou de la Gazelle | Vaudelnay | 1967 |
| Hôtel-Dieu de Baugé | Baugé | 1990 |
| Tour de la Haute-Chaîne | Angers | 1927 |
| Manoir de Serrain de Durtal | Durtal | 1985 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;13e 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 Thorigné-d'Anjou located?
Eglise de Thorigné-d'Anjou is located in the commune of Thorigné-d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Thorigné-d'Anjou protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109370 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Thorigné-d'Anjou built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;13e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.6383°N, -0.6635°E