Eglise Saint-Michel de Fontevraud-l’Abbaye
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PA00109112
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1955)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Michel de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye — église in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1955 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109112. 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 1955), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Michel : classement par arrêté du 12 avril 1955
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1815°N, 0.0496°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Louvet-Mayaud de Saumur | Saumur | 1984 |
| Château du Pont-de-Varenne | Louresse-Rochemenier | 1973 |
| Immeuble de Angers | Angers | 1978 |
| Eglise du Sacré-Coeur | Cholet | 1991 |
| Le clos de vigne dénommé le " Clos Cristal " | Souzay-Champigny | 2011 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle;15e siècle;17e 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-Michel de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye located?
Eglise Saint-Michel de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye is located in the commune of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise Saint-Michel de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1955 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109112 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Michel de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle;15e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1815°N, 0.0496°E