Eglise Saint-Germain de Bourré
église
PA00098396
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1971)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Germain de Bourré — église in Bourré (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Une nef moderne aboutit à un choeur et à une abside du 15e siècle. L'abside à cinq pans est voûtée sur quatre branches d'ogives. Chaque pan est ajouré de fenêtres à réseau flamboyant.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098396. 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.
Choeur (cad. G 475) : inscription par arrêté du 21 juin 1971
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Bourré, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3460°N, 1.2199°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancienne commanderie des Templiers | Arville | 1954 |
| Maison à lucarne compagnonnique | Vendôme | 1999 |
| Manoir de Laleu de Chouzy-sur-Cisse | Chouzy-sur-Cisse | 1937 |
| Maison du 15e siècle dite Maison Saint-Martin | Vendôme | 1923 |
| Ancien hôtel Saint-Pol ou maison dite de François Ier | Romorantin-Lanthenay | 1912 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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-Germain de Bourré located?
Eglise Saint-Germain de Bourré is located in the commune of Bourré (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Eglise Saint-Germain de Bourré protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098396 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Germain de Bourré built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3460°N, 1.2199°E