Eglise Saint-Nicolas de Saumur
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PA00109315
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1968)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Nicolas de Saumur — église in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109315. 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 1968), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Murs de la nef et ancien choeur situé à l'Est y compris la travée voûtée le précédant ; sacristie du 18e siècle (cad. AP 113) : inscription par arrêté du 20 septembre 1968
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2619°N, -0.0797°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Marson de Rou-Marson | Rou-Marson | 1968 |
| Maison de maître de la Charpenterie | Cornillé-les-Caves | 2007 |
| Château du Fresne de Auverse | Auverse | 1999 |
| Château de Soucelles | Soucelles | 2006 |
| Greniers Saint-Jean de Angers | Angers | 1914 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;18e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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-Nicolas de Saumur located?
Eglise Saint-Nicolas de Saumur is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise Saint-Nicolas de Saumur protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109315 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Nicolas de Saumur built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2619°N, -0.0797°E