Eglise Saint-Saturnin
église
PA00096935
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1927)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Saturnin — église in Vorly (Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Eglise en grande partie refaite. Porche ancien en plein cintre, formé de quatre rangs de claveaux reposant sur deux piédroits et deux colonnes surmontées de chapiteaux dont l'un s'orne d'oiseaux affrontés dont les becs sont liés par une corde. Au-dessus du porche règne une corniche.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00096935. 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 1927), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. A 128) : inscription par arrêté du 26 janvier 1927
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Vorly, Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.9451°N, 2.4642°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Usines de porcelaine Gaucher et Vincent-Blin | Vierzon | 1999 |
| Maison de Bourges | Bourges | 1931 |
| Portique monumental gallo-romain | Bourges | 1988 |
| Maison de Bourges | Bourges | 1950 |
| Eglise Saint-Amand de Saint-Amand-Montrond | Saint-Amand-Montrond | 1840 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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-Saturnin located?
Eglise Saint-Saturnin is located in the commune of Vorly (Cher).
When was Eglise Saint-Saturnin protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00096935 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Saturnin built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.9451°N, 2.4642°E