Eglise du Simon-la-Vineuse
église
PA00110297
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1990)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise du Simon-la-Vineuse — église in Sainte-Hermine (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110297. 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 1990), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise du Simon-la-Vineuse (cad. AP 37) : inscription par arrêté du 26 mars 1990
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Sainte-Hermine, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5619°N, -1.0855°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Philibert | Beauvoir-sur-Mer | 1926 |
| Monument à Georges Clemenceau | Sainte-Hermine | 1998 |
| Pont de Fleuriau sur la Vendée (également sur commune de Faymoreau) | Puy-de-Serre | 1982 |
| Monastère du Lieu-Dieu (ancien) | La Génétouze | 1991 |
| Menhir de la Petite-Roche | Saint-André-Treize-Voies | 1989 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e 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 du Simon-la-Vineuse located?
Eglise du Simon-la-Vineuse is located in the commune of Sainte-Hermine (Vendée).
When was Eglise du Simon-la-Vineuse protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110297 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise du Simon-la-Vineuse built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5619°N, -1.0855°E