Eglise Saint-Gervais Saint-Portais
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PA00098539
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1928)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Gervais Saint-Portais — église in Onzain (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Le portail latéral sud appartient au milieu du 16e siècle. La cymaise est décorée d'arabesques et la corniche de rais, coeurs, oves… Trois niches ornées de balustres surmontent le fronton.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098539. 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 1928), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Portail et clocher : inscription par arrêté du 28 décembre 1928
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Onzain, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5002°N, 1.1734°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Voie gallo-romaine dite voie de Jules César ou chemin de Chartres (également sur communes de Sémerville, Verdes et Membrolles) | La Colombe | 1978 |
| Château de la Ravinière | Fontaines-en-Sologne | 2023 |
| Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Villiers-sur-Loir | Villiers-sur-Loir | 1994 |
| Maison à pans de bois de la fin du 15e siècle et du début du 16e siècle | Courmemin | 2004 |
| Ruines du château de Mondoubleau | Mondoubleau | 1926 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;16e 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-Gervais Saint-Portais located?
Eglise Saint-Gervais Saint-Portais is located in the commune of Onzain (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Eglise Saint-Gervais Saint-Portais protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098539 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Gervais Saint-Portais built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5002°N, 1.1734°E