Prieuré de la Madeleine (ancien)
prieuré
PA00109059
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Prieuré de la Madeleine (ancien) — Prieuré in Cizay-la-Madeleine (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109059. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle (cad. F 379) : inscription par arrêté du 21 décembre 1984
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: 47.1547°N, -0.1865°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Gilles de Rays (restes) | Champtocé-sur-Loire | 1926 |
| Ancien pigeonnier seigneurial | Pouancé | 1996 |
| Menhir dit La Haute-Borne | Saint-Germain-sur-Moine | 1889 |
| Château de Chanzeaux | Chanzeaux | 1980 |
| Manoir de la Chaperonnière | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | 1978 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;14e 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 de la Madeleine (ancien) located?
Prieuré de la Madeleine (ancien) is located in the commune of Cizay-la-Madeleine (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Prieuré de la Madeleine (ancien) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109059 in the Mérimée database.
When was Prieuré de la Madeleine (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;14e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1547°N, -0.1865°E