Eglise Saint-Symphorien
église
PA00108857
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1957)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Symphorien — église in Andard (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1957 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108857. 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 1957), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Symphorien (cad. AB 45) : inscription par arrêté du 21 décembre 1957
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Andard, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4573°N, -0.3971°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Logis de la Gachetière | Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets | 1997 |
| Domaine de la Bénaudière | Saint-Georges-sur-Loire | 1996 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1921 |
| Château de Narcé (ancien) | Brain-sur-l'Authion | 1975 |
| Maison de Saumur | Saumur | 1963 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;15e siècle;17e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the most recently protected sites of the département — typically 20th- or 21st-century inscriptions.
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-Symphorien located?
Eglise Saint-Symphorien is located in the commune of Andard (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Eglise Saint-Symphorien protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1957 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108857 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Symphorien built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;15e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4573°N, -0.3971°E