Eglise paroissiale Saint-Aignan
église
PA00097744
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1948)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise paroissiale Saint-Aignan — église in Epeigné-les-Bois (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Eglise composée d'une nef, d'un transept et d'un choeur terminé par une abside en hémicycle. La partie supérieure des murs goutterots de la nef ont été repris au 13e siècle.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097744. 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 1948), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. A 32) : inscription par arrêté du 21 avril 1948
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Epeigné-les-Bois, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2809°N, 1.1122°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Vestiges du pont dit Arche du Pin | Joué-lès-Tours | 1964 |
| Manoir de Bourdigal de Monnaie | Monnaie | 1930 |
| Château et son enceinte | Loches | 1862 |
| Monument à Rabelais de Chinon | Chinon | 2025 |
| Dolmen dit La Pierre Levée | Beaumont-la-Ronce | 1889 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;13e siècle;16e 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 paroissiale Saint-Aignan located?
Eglise paroissiale Saint-Aignan is located in the commune of Epeigné-les-Bois (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Eglise paroissiale Saint-Aignan protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097744 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise paroissiale Saint-Aignan built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;13e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2809°N, 1.1122°E