Abbaye (ancienne) de Vertou
abbaye
PA00108840
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1971)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Abbaye (ancienne) de Vertou — Abbaye in Vertou (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108840. 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 1971), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Le porche (cad. BE 84) : inscription par arrêté du 20 octobre 1971
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Vertou, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Villa de Beaulieu de Mauves-sur-Loire | Mauves-sur-Loire | 1997 |
| Couvent de la Visitation | Nantes | 1925 |
| Immeuble sur cours Cambronne | Nantes | 1949 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1984 |
| Menhir Signal de Le Croisic | Le Croisic | 1889 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 3e quart 17e 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 Abbaye (ancienne) de Vertou located?
Abbaye (ancienne) de Vertou is located in the commune of Vertou (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Abbaye (ancienne) de Vertou protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108840 in the Mérimée database.
When was Abbaye (ancienne) de Vertou built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 3e quart 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.