Eglise Saint-Martin de Vertou
église
PA00097845
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1948)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Martin de Vertou — église in Lublé (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
L'édifice comprend une nef unique couverte en charpente, un choeur de deux travées voûtées d'un berceau en arc surbaissé et une abside semi-circulaire voûtée en cul de four. Un petit clocher en charpente surmonte le choeur.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097845. 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.
Eglise (cad. ZD 39) : inscription par arrêté du 21 avril 1948
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Lublé, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5152°N, 0.2452°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
| Ruines du château de Bonaventure | Huismes | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Gizeux | Gizeux | 1948 |
| Eglise Saint-Vincent de Neuvy-le-Roi | Neuvy-le-Roi | 1921 |
| Maison du 16e siècle de Candes-Saint-Martin | Candes-Saint-Martin | 1951 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;1er quart 18e 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 Vertou located?
Eglise Saint-Martin de Vertou is located in the commune of Lublé (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Eglise Saint-Martin de Vertou protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097845 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Martin de Vertou built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;1er quart 18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5152°N, 0.2452°E