Eglise Saint-Martin de Lavau-sur-Loire
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PA00108632
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Martin de Lavau-sur-Loire — église in Lavau-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108632. 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-Martin (cad. E 1314) : inscription par arrêté du 9 novembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Lavau-sur-Loire, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3054°N, -1.9658°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Enclos funéraire de Saint-Joachim | Saint-Joachim | 1981 |
| Menhir de Guérande | Guérande | 1978 |
| monument aux Cinquante Otages | Nantes | 2017 |
| Menhir dit La Pierre de Gargentua ou La Roche des Prés | Saint-Brevin-les-Pins | 1973 |
| Villa néo-classique d'Omblepied | Oudon | 1997 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;16e siècle;19e 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 Lavau-sur-Loire located?
Eglise Saint-Martin de Lavau-sur-Loire is located in the commune of Lavau-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Eglise Saint-Martin de Lavau-sur-Loire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108632 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Martin de Lavau-sur-Loire built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;16e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3054°N, -1.9658°E