Prieuré de Breuil-Bellay (ancien)
prieuré
PA00109058
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1963)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Prieuré de Breuil-Bellay (ancien) — Prieuré in Cizay-la-Madeleine (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1963 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109058. 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 1963), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle, sacristie et la salle située au-dessus (cad. B4 833) : classement par arrêté du 14 octobre 1963
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Cizay-la-Madeleine, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2033°N, -0.1929°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Marson de Rou-Marson | Rou-Marson | 1991 |
| Menhir de la Pierre de Lenay | Montreuil-Bellay | 1911 |
| Menhir de Bréau de Le Fief-Sauvin | Le Fief-Sauvin | 1990 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1963 |
| Manoir Le Gué du Berge | Thouarcé | 2006 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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 Prieuré de Breuil-Bellay (ancien) located?
Prieuré de Breuil-Bellay (ancien) is located in the commune of Cizay-la-Madeleine (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Prieuré de Breuil-Bellay (ancien) protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1963 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109058 in the Mérimée database.
When was Prieuré de Breuil-Bellay (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2033°N, -0.1929°E