Eglise Saint-Saturnin-du-Vieux-Bourg (ancienne)
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PA00108762
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1989)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Saturnin-du-Vieux-Bourg (ancienne) — église in Nozay (Loire-Atlantique) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108762. 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 1989), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Saturnin-du-Vieux-Bourg (ancienne) (cad. G 487, 488, 493, 494, 495) : classement par arrêté du 26 janvier 1989
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Nozay, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5664°N, -1.6158°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Bâtiment dit La Psallette | Nantes | 1910 |
| Ensemble mégalithique | Saint-Joachim | 1981 |
| Menhir dit La Pierre de Couche | Saint-Brevin-les-Pins | 1977 |
| Menhir dit Le Fuseau de la Madeleine | Pontchâteau | 1889 |
| Eglise de Le Gâvre | Le Gâvre | 1926 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;14e siècle;16e 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-Saturnin-du-Vieux-Bourg (ancienne) located?
Eglise Saint-Saturnin-du-Vieux-Bourg (ancienne) is located in the commune of Nozay (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Eglise Saint-Saturnin-du-Vieux-Bourg (ancienne) protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108762 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Saturnin-du-Vieux-Bourg (ancienne) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;14e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5664°N, -1.6158°E