Eglise romane (ancienne)
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PA00110092
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1971)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise romane (ancienne) — église in Les Essarts (Vendée) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110092. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1971), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La crypte (cad. AC 55) : classement par arrêté du 16 août 1971
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Les Essarts, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.7733°N, -1.2263°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château d'Asson de La Boissière-de-Montaigu | La Boissière-de-Montaigu | 1986 |
| Château de la Girardie | Sérigné | 1988 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de la Nativité | Chambretaud | 2007 |
| Hôtel de Rorthais de Marmende | Luçon | 2010 |
| Pont des Ouillères (vieux) | Mervent | 1910 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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 romane (ancienne) located?
Eglise romane (ancienne) is located in the commune of Les Essarts (Vendée).
When was Eglise romane (ancienne) protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110092 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise romane (ancienne) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.7733°N, -1.2263°E