Prieuré-cure (ancien)
prieuré;presbytère
PA00109402
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1975)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Prieuré-cure (ancien) — Prieuré;presbytère in Vernoil (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) 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 PA00109402. 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 1975), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façade nord et toiture correspondante, la tourelle d'escalier (cad. AC 172) : inscription par arrêté du 16 avril 1975
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Vernoil, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3864°N, 0.0788°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de la Bourgonnière | Bouzillé | 1924 |
| Prêvoté (ancienne) de Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay | Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay | 1968 |
| Château de Challain-la-Potherie | Challain-la-Potherie | 1980 |
| Château de Montsabert | Coutures | 1986 |
| Tour Grénetière de Saumur | Saumur | 1969 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;18e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
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 Prieuré-cure (ancien) located?
Prieuré-cure (ancien) is located in the commune of Vernoil (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Prieuré-cure (ancien) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109402 in the Mérimée database.
When was Prieuré-cure (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3864°N, 0.0788°E