Eglise Saint-Saturnin
église
PA00098344
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1942)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Saturnin — église in Blois (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1942 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098344. 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 1942), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Saturnin : inscription par arrêté du 11 juillet 1942
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5821°N, 1.3379°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Domaine du château de Chaumont | Chaumont-sur-Loire | 1840 |
| Ancien hôtel de Belot | Blois | 1889 |
| Ancienne abbaye d'Aigues-Vives | Faverolles-sur-Cher | 1875 |
| Eglise Saint-Secondin | Molineuf | 2008 |
| Hôtel d'Epernon de Blois | Blois | 1938 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 Blois (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Eglise Saint-Saturnin protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1942 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098344 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Saturnin built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5821°N, 1.3379°E