Ancien prieuré
About Ancien prieuré
Ancien prieuré is the only classé historic monument in Cherves-Châtelars, the higher of France’s two levels of protection. It dates from the 11th c. Part of it has been classé since 1923.
MHRead its Mérimée recordThe Culture ministry’s notice PA00104295 on POP↗Classé is the highest protection: no work may be done on the building without the State’s permission, and the State’s architects watch over it.
Finding Ancien prieuré
Cherves-Châtelars
Churches and chapels nearby among the classé monuments
With a photo, within 25 mi; other towns first.
Questions about Ancien prieuré
Is Ancien prieuré protected?
Yes. It is classé, the higher of France’s two levels of protection as a historic monument since 1923 (Mérimée record PA00104295). The protection covers part of the building.
Can you visit Ancien prieuré?
The list doesn’t say when it is open. Many monuments open on the Journées européennes du patrimoine in September; the town hall or tourist office can tell you more.
When was Ancien prieuré built?
By the list’s record, it dates from the 11th c.
Sources: Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée base on POP (immeubles protégés au titre des monuments historiques), October 2026 · Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata (photos of the monuments, each with its own credit and license) · IGN Admin Express (boundaries). Under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab).
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