Eglise Sainte-Eulalie
église
PA00110039
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1913)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Sainte-Eulalie — église in Benet (Vendée) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1913 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110039. 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 1913), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise : classement par décret du 19 mai 1913
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Benet, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.3660°N, -0.5975°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre de criée de l'ancienne église | Saint-Maixent-sur-Vie | 1926 |
| Ensemble d'habitats défensifs | Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne | 1988 |
| Menhir de la Fontaine Saint-Gré | Avrillé | 1988 |
| Maison dite Maison Billaud | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1983 |
| Eglise de Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile | Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile | 1898 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;15e 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 Sainte-Eulalie located?
Eglise Sainte-Eulalie is located in the commune of Benet (Vendée).
When was Eglise Sainte-Eulalie protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1913 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110039 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Sainte-Eulalie built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.3660°N, -0.5975°E