Eglise Saint-Sulpice de Niherne
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PA00097410
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1927)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Sulpice de Niherne — église in Niherne (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097410. 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 : inscription par arrêté du 26 janvier 1927
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Niherne, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.8288°N, 1.5644°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Veuil | Veuil | 1927 |
| Maison forte de "la Boissière" | Ciron | 2004 |
| Couvent de la Visitation, dit aussi Château | Issoudun | 1948 |
| Château de Sarzay | Sarzay | 1912 |
| Ancienne halle de Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre | Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre | 1936 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Moyen Age.
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-Sulpice de Niherne located?
Eglise Saint-Sulpice de Niherne is located in the commune of Niherne (Indre).
When was Eglise Saint-Sulpice de Niherne protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097410 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Sulpice de Niherne built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Moyen Age.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.8288°N, 1.5644°E