Eglise Saint-Germain de Saint-Germain-des-Prés
église
PA49000068
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (2007)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Germain de Saint-Germain-des-Prés — église in Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 2007 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Eglise rurale reconstruite en 1846-1849 sur le modèle néo-classique mis en oeuvre par l'Ecole des Arts et Métiers d'Angers qui a également réalisé le mobilier. Vitraux de Thierry.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA49000068. 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 2007), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
L'église en totalité (cad. E 114) : inscription par arrêté du 7 août 2007
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4087°N, -0.8348°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir Les Grignons de Morannes | Morannes | 1968 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1965 |
| Château de Huillé | Huillé | 1975 |
| Site archéologique dit de la Cave Peinte | Brain-sur-Allonnes | 1995 |
| Eglise de Le May-sur-Evre | Le May-sur-Evre | 1973 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e quart 19e siècle. Attributed author: Thierry (peintre-verrier).
Relative significance
Among the earliest-protected buildings of the département — a landmark of the 1840 heritage wave.
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 Saint-Germain-des-Prés located?
Eglise Saint-Germain de Saint-Germain-des-Prés is located in the commune of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise Saint-Germain de Saint-Germain-des-Prés protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 2007 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA49000068 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Germain de Saint-Germain-des-Prés built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 2e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4087°N, -0.8348°E