Eglise Saint-Pierre de Cheffois
église
PA00110075
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1982)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Cheffois — église in Cheffois (Vendée) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110075. 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 1982), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. AB 122) : classement par arrêté du 17 mai 1982
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Cheffois, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.6682°N, -0.7903°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de l'Ile-Chauvet (ancienne) | Bois-de-Céné | 1992 |
| Ancienne église Saint-Jean | Tiffauges | 1926 |
| Château des Noyers de Saint-Paul-en-Pareds | Saint-Paul-en-Pareds | 1995 |
| Maison natale du Maréchal de Lattre-de-Tassigny | Mouilleron-Saint-Germain | 2021 |
| Menhir de la Chenillée | Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon | 1988 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle;15e 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-Pierre de Cheffois located?
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Cheffois is located in the commune of Cheffois (Vendée).
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Cheffois protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110075 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Cheffois built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.6682°N, -0.7903°E