Eglise Notre-Dame-Saint-Louis
église
PA00098324
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1954)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Notre-Dame-Saint-Louis — église in Arville (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1954 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Cette église devait être primitivement simple chapelle de la commanderie, fondée au 12e siècle par les Templiers, formant l'un des côtés de la cour qui regroupe les bâtiments. Le porche monumental du 15e siècle est flanqué de deux tours en briques. La nef se termine par une abside semi circulaire couverte en cul de four.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098324. 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 1954), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise : inscription par arrêté du 23 avril 1954
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Arville, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0635°N, 0.9482°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Moulin à vent de Maves | Maves | 1974 |
| Chapelle Saint-Thaurin | La Ferté-Imbault | 1875 |
| Immeuble de Blois | Blois | 1928 |
| Château de la Pigeonnière | Chailles | 1989 |
| Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs | Averdon | 1975 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;13e siècle;15e 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 Notre-Dame-Saint-Louis located?
Eglise Notre-Dame-Saint-Louis is located in the commune of Arville (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Eglise Notre-Dame-Saint-Louis protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1954 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098324 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Notre-Dame-Saint-Louis built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;13e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0635°N, 0.9482°E