Eglise Saint-Martin-de-Chantenay
église
PA00108844
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1990)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Martin-de-Chantenay — église in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108844. 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 1990), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Martin-de-Chantenay (cad. IL 431) : inscription par arrêté du 26 mars 1990
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1993°N, -1.5928°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ensemble mégalithique | Saint-Joachim | 1981 |
| Dolmen sous tumulus de Pornic | Pornic | 1889 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1991 |
| Eglise de la Trinité de Clisson | Clisson | 1997 |
| Menhir Signal de Le Croisic | Le Croisic | 1889 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 3e quart 18e siècle;2e quart 19e siècle. Attributed author: DESAGNEAUX Charles (maître de l'oeuvre).
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-Martin-de-Chantenay located?
Eglise Saint-Martin-de-Chantenay is located in the commune of Nantes (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Eglise Saint-Martin-de-Chantenay protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108844 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Martin-de-Chantenay built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 3e quart 18e siècle;2e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1993°N, -1.5928°E