Eglise Saint-Pierre de Dampierre
église
PA00097353
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1932)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Dampierre — église in Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1932 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Murs de la nef du 12e siècle. Façade ouest avec bon portail du 13e siècle. Choeur du 13e siècle avec voûte du 15e siècle.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097353. 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 1932), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise de Dampierre : inscription par arrêté du 11 mai 1932
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Gargilesse-Dampierre, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5093°N, 1.6246°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château du Bouchet de Rosnay | Rosnay | 1955 |
| Pont, dit Pont aux laies | La Châtre | 1935 |
| Maison de Argenton-sur-Creuse | Argenton-sur-Creuse | 1931 |
| église Saint-Martin de Thevet-Saint-Julien | Thevet-Saint-Julien | 2019 |
| Vestiges d'un camp préhistorique | Moulins-sur-Céphons | 1982 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;13e 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-Pierre de Dampierre located?
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Dampierre is located in the commune of Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre).
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Dampierre protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1932 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097353 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Dampierre built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;13e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5093°N, 1.6246°E