Eglise Saint-Vénérand
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PA00109531
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1975)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Vénérand — église in Laval (Mayenne) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109531. 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 1975), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Vénérand, à l'exclusion des deux bas-côtés du 19e siècle (cad. AX 66) : classement par arrêté du 3 juin 1975
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Laval, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0687°N, -0.7665°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de La Boissière | La Boissière | 1987 |
| Eglise Saint-Denis de Saint-Denis-d'Anjou | Saint-Denis-d'Anjou | 1931 |
| Hôtel de Mayenne | Mayenne | 1929 |
| Eglise de Varennes-Bourreau | Saint-Denis-d'Anjou | 1964 |
| Eglise paroissiale de Saint-Denis-du-Maine | Saint-Denis-du-Maine | 1989 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;16e siècle;17e siècle;18e 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-Vénérand located?
Eglise Saint-Vénérand is located in the commune of Laval (Mayenne).
When was Eglise Saint-Vénérand protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109531 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Vénérand built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;16e siècle;17e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0687°N, -0.7665°E