Eglise Saint-Samson (ancienne)
église
PA00108878
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1972)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Samson (ancienne) — église in Angers (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108878. 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 1972), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Samson (ancienne) (cad. BP 146) : inscription par arrêté du 26 octobre 1972
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4756°N, -0.5450°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Prieuré de Saint-Rémy (ancien) | Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne | 1955 |
| Eglise de Blaison de Blaison-Gohier | Blaison-Gohier | 1914 |
| Fontaine du Pied-Boulet | Angers | 1965 |
| Abbaye de Chalocé (ancienne) (également sur commune de Corzé) | Chaumont-d'Anjou | 1973 |
| Manoir (ancien Grenier aux Rentes) | La Ménitré | 1928 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;12e siècle;16e siècle;17e 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-Samson (ancienne) located?
Eglise Saint-Samson (ancienne) is located in the commune of Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise Saint-Samson (ancienne) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108878 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Samson (ancienne) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;12e siècle;16e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4756°N, -0.5450°E