Eglise Saint-Loup-Saint-Gilles
église
PA00098443
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1971)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Loup-Saint-Gilles — église in La Fontenelle (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
L'église présente une nef simple terminée par une abside en hémicycle. La façade occidentale présente trois arcades en plein cintre, celle du milieu renfermant le portail. Des contreforts gothiques ont été ajoutés aux angles. A l'entrée du coeur, deux colonnettes en bois sculpté portent un Christ en bois sculpté du 16e siècle.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098443. 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.
Eglise (cad. C 251) : inscription par arrêté du 15 juillet 1971
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in La Fontenelle, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0609°N, 1.0247°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison du 13e siècle de Villefranche-sur-Cher | Villefranche-sur-Cher | 1926 |
| Ancienne église de Saint-Aignan d'Herbilly | Mer | 1946 |
| Dolmen de la Rousselière | Prénouvellon | 1979 |
| Dolmen dit polissoir du Val d'Avril | Tripleville | 1889 |
| Ancienne léproserie de Montoire-sur-le-Loir | Montoire-sur-le-Loir | 1937 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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-Loup-Saint-Gilles located?
Eglise Saint-Loup-Saint-Gilles is located in the commune of La Fontenelle (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Eglise Saint-Loup-Saint-Gilles protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098443 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Loup-Saint-Gilles built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0609°N, 1.0247°E