Eglise Notre-Dame et ancien ossuaire
église
PA00110242
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1989)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Notre-Dame et ancien ossuaire — église in Sainte-Hermine (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110242. 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 1989), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Notre-Dame et ancien ossuaire (cad. AD 382) : inscription par arrêté du 6 février 1989
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: 46.5575°N, -1.0558°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Nicolas de La Chaize-le-Vicomte | La Chaize-le-Vicomte | 1908 |
| Logis de la Mothe-Orson | Moutiers-sur-le-Lay | 1996 |
| Abbaye de Trizay (ancienne) | Bournezeau | 1989 |
| Hôtel de la Sénéchaussée | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1988 |
| Manoir de la Grève à l'exclusion des dépendances | Saint-Martin-des-Noyers | 1984 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e quart 19e siècle. Attributed author: LEVEQUE (maître de l'oeuvre).
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 Notre-Dame et ancien ossuaire located?
Eglise Notre-Dame et ancien ossuaire is located in the commune of Sainte-Hermine (Vendée).
When was Eglise Notre-Dame et ancien ossuaire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110242 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Notre-Dame et ancien ossuaire built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 2e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5575°N, -1.0558°E