Eglise du Vieux-Pouzauges
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PA00110203
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1939)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise du Vieux-Pouzauges — église in Pouzauges (Vendée) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1939 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110203. 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 1939), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise du Vieux-Pouzauges : classement par arrêté du 7 mars 1939
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Pouzauges, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.7751°N, -0.8258°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancien château de Montaigu | Montaigu | 2011 |
| Eglise de Mouzeuil-Saint-Martin | Mouzeuil-Saint-Martin | 1997 |
| Ferme fortifiée de la Girardière | Cheffois | 1984 |
| Logis de Chavigny de Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine | Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine | 1999 |
| Château de la Ménardière | Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin | 1976 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;15e 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 du Vieux-Pouzauges located?
Eglise du Vieux-Pouzauges is located in the commune of Pouzauges (Vendée).
When was Eglise du Vieux-Pouzauges protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1939 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110203 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise du Vieux-Pouzauges built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.7751°N, -0.8258°E