Eglise Saint-Georges de Lys-Saint-Georges
église
PA00097389
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1951)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Georges de Lys-Saint-Georges — église in Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1951 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097389. 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 1951), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise : inscription par arrêté du 31 mai 1951
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Lys-Saint-Georges, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.6410°N, 1.8219°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château d'Azay-le-Ferron | Azay-le-Ferron | 1950 |
| Croix située sur la place centrale | Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre | 1936 |
| Chaussée de l'Etang ou digue | Saint-Benoît-du-Sault | |
| Eglise du prieuré Saint-Saturnin | Vouillon | 1926 |
| Château d'Ingrandes | Ingrandes | 2020 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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-Georges de Lys-Saint-Georges located?
Eglise Saint-Georges de Lys-Saint-Georges is located in the commune of Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre).
When was Eglise Saint-Georges de Lys-Saint-Georges protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1951 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097389 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Georges de Lys-Saint-Georges built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.6410°N, 1.8219°E