Eglise paroissiale de Beaufou
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PA00110311
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1992)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise paroissiale de Beaufou — église in Beaufou (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1992 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110311. 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 1992), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise, à l'exception de la sacristie accolée à son chevet (cad. AB 148) : inscription par arrêté du 10 mars 1992
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Beaufou, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.8240°N, -1.5300°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison Millepertuis ou Maison Henri-IV | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1947 |
| Logis et chapelle de l'Audrière | Saint-Mesmin | 1988 |
| Logis de La Vérie de Challans | Challans | 1964 |
| Ancien château de l'Ilôt-les-Tours | Nalliers | 2008 |
| Maison à arcades de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1942 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;17e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the earliest-protected buildings of the département — a landmark of the 1840 heritage wave.
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 paroissiale de Beaufou located?
Eglise paroissiale de Beaufou is located in the commune of Beaufou (Vendée).
When was Eglise paroissiale de Beaufou protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1992 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110311 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise paroissiale de Beaufou built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.8240°N, -1.5300°E