Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste
église
PA00099033
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1931)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste — église in Thorailles (Loiret) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1931 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Nef unique. Chevet plat. Voûtes du choeur en maçonnerie avec arcs en pierre. Restes d'armoiries sur les clés de voûtes.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00099033. 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 1931), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise : inscription par arrêté du 12 janvier 1931
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Thorailles, Loiret, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0237°N, 2.8990°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancienne centrale électrique, actuellement restaurant l'Ecluse | Fay-aux-Loges | 1999 |
| Maison de Orléans | Orléans | 1925 |
| Immeuble de Orléans | Orléans | 1945 |
| Ancien grand cimetière ou Campo Santo | Orléans | 1913 |
| Hôtel de la Vieille Monnaie | Orléans | 1981 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e quart 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-Jean-Baptiste located?
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste is located in the commune of Thorailles (Loiret).
When was Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1931 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00099033 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 15e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0237°N, 2.8990°E