Eglise paroissiale Saint-Saturnin
église
PA00097864
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1948)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise paroissiale Saint-Saturnin — église in Marcilly-sur-Maulne (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Eglise romane agrandie au 16e siècle. La nef fut couverte de deux travées de voûtes angevines. Le choeur est suivi d'une abside semi circulaire en cul de four. Deux chapelles encadrent la travée du choeur. Au sud de la première travée de la nef, s'élève le clocher, tour de quatre étages dont celui du beffroi est ajouré sur chaque face de baies jumelles en plein cintre.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097864. 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. B 345) : inscription par arrêté du 21 avril 1948
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Marcilly-sur-Maulne, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5502°N, 0.2412°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison du 16e siècle de Loches | Loches | 1962 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Vincent | Antogny le Tillac | 1926 |
| Tour Chevalot (ou Chevaleau) | Beaulieu-lès-Loches | 1926 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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-Saturnin located?
Eglise paroissiale Saint-Saturnin is located in the commune of Marcilly-sur-Maulne (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Eglise paroissiale Saint-Saturnin protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097864 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise paroissiale Saint-Saturnin built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5502°N, 0.2412°E