Eglise paroissiale Saint-Médard
église
PA00097645
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1952)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise paroissiale Saint-Médard — église in Chaumussay (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1952 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Eglise du 12e siècle ayant subi de nombreux remaniements. Au 14e siècle, le choeur a été voûté sur croisées d'ogives.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097645. 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 1952), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise : inscription par arrêté du 24 janvier 1952
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chaumussay, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.8705°N, 0.8626°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle des Chanoinesses | Luynes | 1926 |
| Manoir de la Tannerie | Courcelles-de-Touraine | 1948 |
| Polissoir de Ferrière-Larçon | Ferrière-Larçon | 1889 |
| Château de Crissay de Crissay-sur-Manse | Crissay-sur-Manse | 1995 |
| Ancienne maison canoniale de Saint-Gatien | Tours | 1946 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;14e 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-Médard located?
Eglise paroissiale Saint-Médard is located in the commune of Chaumussay (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Eglise paroissiale Saint-Médard protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1952 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097645 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise paroissiale Saint-Médard built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;14e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.8705°N, 0.8626°E