Eglise Saint-Pierre de Mouhet
église
PA00097402
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1932)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Mouhet — église in Mouhet (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1932 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Eglise du 12e siècle à une nef voûtée. Deux colonnes avec chapiteaux à l'entrée du choeur. Abside à pans flanquée de deux tours. Clocher du 13e siècle. Deux chapelles seigneuriales du 15e siècle.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097402. 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 Saint-Pierre : inscription par arrêté du 11 mai 1932
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Mouhet, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.3828°N, 1.4334°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Dolmen du Bois-Plantaire | Lourdoueix-Saint-Michel | 1914 |
| Ancienne église paroissiale Saint-Martin | Anjouin | 2008 |
| Eglise Saint-Christophe et Saint-Phalier | Chabris | 1910 |
| Maison de Vouillon | Vouillon | 1930 |
| Ancien couvent des Cordeliers | Châteauroux | 1932 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;13e siècle;15e 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 Mouhet located?
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Mouhet is located in the commune of Mouhet (Indre).
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Mouhet protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1932 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097402 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Mouhet built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;13e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.3828°N, 1.4334°E