Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine
église
PA00110254
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1987)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine — église in Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine (Vendée) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110254. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1987), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (à l'exception de la sacristie située sur le flanc nord) (cad. AC 90) : classement par arrêté du 9 mars 1987
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5918°N, -0.9788°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Mouilleron-en-Pareds | Mouilleron-en-Pareds | 1978 |
| Eglise (à l'exception de la nef moderne) | Aubigny | 1926 |
| Dolmen dit de la Cour du Breuil | Le Bernard | 1978 |
| Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1987 |
| Château de Commequiers | Commequiers | 2023 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;13e 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 Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine located?
Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine is located in the commune of Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine (Vendée).
When was Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110254 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5918°N, -0.9788°E