Eglise de Varenne (ancienne)
église
PA00109161
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1977)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Varenne (ancienne) — église in Louresse-Rochemenier (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109161. 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 1977), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise de Varenne (restes de l'ancienne) : inscription par arrêté du 29 août 1977
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Louresse-Rochemenier, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2282°N, -0.2826°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Jacques de Morannes-sur-Sarthe-Daumeray | Morannes-sur-Sarthe-Daumeray | 2021 |
| Manoir de Vau de Louerre | Louerre | 1965 |
| Presbytère (ancien) de Chemiré-sur-Sarthe | Chemiré-sur-Sarthe | 1977 |
| Hôtel de Angers | Angers | 1965 |
| Institution Mongazon de Angers | Angers | 2008 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 14e 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 Varenne (ancienne) located?
Eglise de Varenne (ancienne) is located in the commune of Louresse-Rochemenier (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise de Varenne (ancienne) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109161 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Varenne (ancienne) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2282°N, -0.2826°E