Ancien château de Mesnard-la-Barotière
château
PA00110169
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1987)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancien château de Mesnard-la-Barotière — Château in Mesnard-la-Barotière (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Chapelle de style gothique flamboyant.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110169. 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 1987), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La chapelle en totalité (cad. A 1204) : inscription par arrêté du 16 mars 1987
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Mesnard-la-Barotière, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.8605°N, -1.1022°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Doix | Doix | 1989 |
| Maison à arcades de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1942 |
| Château de Apremont | Apremont | 1926 |
| Château de Oulmes | Oulmes | 1994 |
| Logis de Saint-Mars de La Chaize-le-Vicomte | La Chaize-le-Vicomte | 1993 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 Ancien château de Mesnard-la-Barotière located?
Ancien château de Mesnard-la-Barotière is located in the commune of Mesnard-la-Barotière (Vendée).
When was Ancien château de Mesnard-la-Barotière protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110169 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancien château de Mesnard-la-Barotière built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.8605°N, -1.1022°E