Eglise Saint-Martin de Châtres-sur-Cher
église
PA00098408
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1948)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Martin de Châtres-sur-Cher — église in Châtres-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Eglise à nef simple précédée d'un clocher formant porche. Le choeur est moderne. Abside ronde à trois baies cintrées. Chapiteaux sculptés.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098408. 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 1948), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Clocher et porche : inscription par arrêté du 25 février 1948
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Châtres-sur-Cher, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2645°N, 1.9053°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Roujoux de Fresnes | Fresnes | 2007 |
| Menhir dit La Pierre-Frite de Grandmont | Noyers-sur-Cher | 1889 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Troo | Troo | 1862 |
| Menhir d'Huchigny ou de la Grosse Pierre | Areines | 1909 |
| Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs | Averdon | 1975 |
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-Martin de Châtres-sur-Cher located?
Eglise Saint-Martin de Châtres-sur-Cher is located in the commune of Châtres-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Eglise Saint-Martin de Châtres-sur-Cher protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098408 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Martin de Châtres-sur-Cher 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: 47.2645°N, 1.9053°E