Eglise de Varennes-Bourreau
église;croix de cimetière
PA00109588
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1964)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Varennes-Bourreau — église;croix de cimetière in Saint-Denis-d'Anjou (Mayenne) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109588. 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 1964), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise de Varennes-Bourreau et croix en schiste dans le cimetière attenant (cad. AV 28) : classement par arrêté du 15 juillet 1964
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Denis-d'Anjou, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7755°N, -0.3788°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Dolmen dit Des Pierres Jumelles | Sainte-Gemmes-le-Robert | 1984 |
| Chapelle Sainte-Croix | Brée | 1996 |
| Logis du Bois de Grazay | Grazay | 1995 |
| Deux pierres de la Cahorie | Bouchamps-lès-Craon | 1989 |
| Château de Mortreux de Daon | Daon | 1933 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;16e 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 Varennes-Bourreau located?
Eglise de Varennes-Bourreau is located in the commune of Saint-Denis-d'Anjou (Mayenne).
When was Eglise de Varennes-Bourreau protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109588 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Varennes-Bourreau built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7755°N, -0.3788°E