Eglise Saint-Barthélémy
église
PA00098540
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1961)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Barthélémy — église in Orchaise (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1961 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Le clocher semble être tout ce qui reste de l'ancienne église. Il se compose du mur de fond du choeur et de quatre contreforts supportant un clocher en charpente construit en encorbellement. Sur le mur se voit un arc du 13e siècle, ainsi que les colonnettes supportant le départ des voûtes.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098540. 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 1961), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façade occidentale ainsi que le vieux clocher en bois couvert d'ardoises qui la surmonte (cad. B 794) : inscription par arrêté du 21 septembre 1961
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Orchaise, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5892°N, 1.2004°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Meslay | Meslay | 2017 |
| Château de la Motte de Chaumont-sur-Tharonne | Chaumont-sur-Tharonne | 2000 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Huisseau-en-Beauce | Huisseau-en-Beauce | 2007 |
| Château de Lierville de Verdes | Verdes | 1993 |
| Ancien manoir, dit Porte de la Perrine | Morée | 1948 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e 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-Barthélémy located?
Eglise Saint-Barthélémy is located in the commune of Orchaise (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Eglise Saint-Barthélémy protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1961 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098540 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Barthélémy built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5892°N, 1.2004°E