Eglise Saint-Aubin de Turquant
église paroissiale
PA00109386
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1967)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Aubin de Turquant — église paroissiale in Turquant (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1967 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109386. 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 1967), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
L'église (cad. A 460) : classement par arrêté du 27 juin 1967
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Turquant, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2234°N, 0.0286°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Jean-Baptiste | La Ménitré | 1992 |
| Ensemble mégalithique | Distré | 1975 |
| Eglise de Louerre | Louerre | 1984 |
| Manoir de la Fosse de Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire | Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire | 1968 |
| Porte du Moulin de Montreuil-Bellay | Montreuil-Bellay | 1976 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;15e siècle;16e siècle;18e 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-Aubin de Turquant located?
Eglise Saint-Aubin de Turquant is located in the commune of Turquant (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise Saint-Aubin de Turquant protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1967 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109386 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Aubin de Turquant built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;15e siècle;16e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2234°N, 0.0286°E