Eglise paroissiale de Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire
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PA00109431
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1991)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise paroissiale de Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire — église in Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1991 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109431. 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 1991), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise paroissiale (cad. AV 124) : inscription par arrêté du 22 mars 1991
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4097°N, -0.3200°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle Sainte-Emérance | La Pouëze | 1959 |
| Ancienne salle seigneuriale dite Le Palais | Briollay | 1995 |
| Menhir dit La Pierre au sel | Maulévrier | 1975 |
| Maison de retraite de Notre-Dame des Ardilliers | Saumur | 1940 |
| Institution Mongazon de Angers | Angers | 2008 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e quart 19e siècle. Attributed author: VILLERS (maître de l'oeuvre).
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 Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire located?
Eglise paroissiale de Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire is located in the commune of Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise paroissiale de Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1991 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109431 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise paroissiale de Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire 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: 47.4097°N, -0.3200°E