Eglise Saint-Maurille
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PA00109008
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1909)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Maurille — église in Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1909 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109008. 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 1909), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Le choeur et la chapelle : classement par arrêté du 25 août 1909
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3520°N, -0.7576°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancienne église paroissiale Saint-Germain | Daumeray | 2002 |
| Eglise Saint-Aubin de Turquant | Turquant | 1967 |
| Ancienne commanderie de templiers | Les Verchers-sur-Layon | 2005 |
| Eglise de Saint-Martin-de-la-Place | Saint-Martin-de-la-Place | 1957 |
| Chapelle Saint-Jean de Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne | Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne | 1962 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the most recently protected sites of the département — typically 20th- or 21st-century inscriptions.
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-Maurille located?
Eglise Saint-Maurille is located in the commune of Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise Saint-Maurille protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1909 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109008 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Maurille built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3520°N, -0.7576°E