Eglise Saint-Pierre de Jouy-le-Potier
église
PA00098799
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1935)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Jouy-le-Potier — église in Jouy-le-Potier (Loiret) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1935 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Portail en pierre possédant quatre arcs plein cintre moulurés, avec tores et cavets. Le listel du premier arc porte une ornementation en dents de scie. La sculpture présente des caractères du début du 13e siècle.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098799. 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 1935), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Portail Ouest : inscription par arrêté du 7 mars 1935
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Jouy-le-Potier, Loiret, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7461°N, 1.8102°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Immeuble de Orléans | Orléans | 1944 |
| Maison Art Nouveau de Orléans | Orléans | 1994 |
| Ancien grand cimetière ou Campo Santo | Orléans | 1913 |
| Maison de Orléans | Orléans | 1928 |
| Château de Mez-le-Maréchal (ou Metz-le-Maréchal) et église du Mez | Dordives | 2023 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e quart 12e 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 Jouy-le-Potier located?
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Jouy-le-Potier is located in the commune of Jouy-le-Potier (Loiret).
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Jouy-le-Potier protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1935 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098799 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Jouy-le-Potier built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7461°N, 1.8102°E