Eglise Saint-Almyr de Les Roches-l’Evêque
église
PA00098551
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1971)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Almyr de Les Roches-l'Evêque — église in Les Roches-l'Evêque (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
L'église se compose d'une nef et d'une abside polygonale, et est flanquée au sud d'un clocher. Le rez-de-chaussée de ce dernier forme une chapelle reliée à la nef par une arcade et voûtée sur croisée d'ogives.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098551. 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 1971), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. AI 290) : inscription par arrêté du 9 juin 1971
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Les Roches-l'Evêque, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7757°N, 0.8908°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Saturnin | Blois | 1942 |
| Château de Madon de Candé-sur-Beuvron | Candé-sur-Beuvron | 1948 |
| Couvent Notre-Dame des Anges dit "des Bernardines" | Saint-Aignan | 2006 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Huisseau-en-Beauce | Huisseau-en-Beauce | 2007 |
| Château de Montmarin de Sargé-sur-Braye | Sargé-sur-Braye | 1986 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 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 Saint-Almyr de Les Roches-l'Evêque located?
Eglise Saint-Almyr de Les Roches-l'Evêque is located in the commune of Les Roches-l'Evêque (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Eglise Saint-Almyr de Les Roches-l'Evêque protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098551 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Almyr de Les Roches-l'Evêque built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7757°N, 0.8908°E