Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste
église
PA00097320
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste — église in Chazelet (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Cette église était placée sous le patronage de l'abbaye de Déol. Il s'agit d'une église à nef unique et d'un choeur à chevet plat. Le portail occidental est en arc brisé, formé de tores. Le chevet a été rehaussé, l'ancienne corniche étant éloignée du comble.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097320. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (cad. A 612) : inscription par arrêté du 30 mai 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chazelet, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5086°N, 1.4411°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Moulins-sur-Céphons | Moulins-sur-Céphons | 1927 |
| Ancienne église de Sainte-Cécile | Sainte-Cécile | 1975 |
| Hôtel dit de Condé de Châteauroux | Châteauroux | 1975 |
| Temple n° 3, de type fanum | Saint-Marcel | 1984 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Faverolles | Faverolles | 1930 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle;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-Jean-Baptiste located?
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste is located in the commune of Chazelet (Indre).
When was Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097320 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5086°N, 1.4411°E