Eglise Saint-Aignan de Saint-Aigny
église
PA00097445
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1932)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Aignan de Saint-Aigny — église in Saint-Aigny (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1932 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
L'église possède une nef du 13e siècle avec un bas-côté du 15e. L'abside du 13e siècle est entièrement couverte de fresques qui paraissent intactes sous une couche de chaux.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097445. 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 1932), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise : inscription par arrêté du 11 mai 1932
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Aigny, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.6458°N, 1.0259°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de la Ferté (également sur commune de Lazenay, dans le Cher) | Reuilly | 1986 |
| Anciennes halles de Vatan | Vatan | 1944 |
| Château de Romefort de Ciron | Ciron | 1993 |
| Eglise Saint-Saturnin | Ceaulmont | 1954 |
| Eglise Saint-Cyran de Le Blanc | Le Blanc | 1932 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle;15e 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 Saint-Aignan de Saint-Aigny located?
Eglise Saint-Aignan de Saint-Aigny is located in the commune of Saint-Aigny (Indre).
When was Eglise Saint-Aignan de Saint-Aigny protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1932 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097445 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Aignan de Saint-Aigny built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.6458°N, 1.0259°E