Abri sous roche (ancien)
abri sous roche
PA00109007
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1978)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Abri sous roche (ancien) — Abri sous roche in Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109007. 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 1978), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Abri sous roche (ancien) (cad. E 404, 405, 711) : classement par décret du 8 mars 1978
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3355°N, -0.7407°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle du cimetière | Saint-Florent-le-Vieil | 1862 |
| Moulins à vent de Montigné-sur-Moine | Montigné-sur-Moine | 1976 |
| Eglise Sainte-Thérèse | Angers | 2006 |
| Eglise de Denée | Denée | 1968 |
| Château de Champiré de Grugé-l'Hôpital | Grugé-l'Hôpital | 2002 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Paléolithique moyen;Paléolithique supérieur.
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 Abri sous roche (ancien) located?
Abri sous roche (ancien) is located in the commune of Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Abri sous roche (ancien) protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109007 in the Mérimée database.
When was Abri sous roche (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Paléolithique moyen;Paléolithique supérieur.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3355°N, -0.7407°E