Cairn funéraire de Saint-Joachim
site archéologique;galgal
PA00108801
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1981)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Cairn funéraire de Saint-Joachim — Site archéologique;galgal in Saint-Joachim (Loire-Atlantique) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1981 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108801. 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 1981), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Cairn funéraire numéro 2 : classement par arrêté du 14 mai 1981
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Joachim, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Saint-Pern de Nantes | Nantes | 1952 |
| Manoir de Kervaudu de Le Croisic | Le Croisic | 1921 |
| Atelier de potier de Herbignac | Herbignac | 1986 |
| Château de Granville de Port-Saint-Père | Port-Saint-Père | 1992 |
| Menhir de Saint-Brevin-les-Pins | Saint-Brevin-les-Pins | 1978 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Néolithique.
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 Cairn funéraire de Saint-Joachim located?
Cairn funéraire de Saint-Joachim is located in the commune of Saint-Joachim (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Cairn funéraire de Saint-Joachim protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1981 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108801 in the Mérimée database.
When was Cairn funéraire de Saint-Joachim built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Néolithique.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.