Calvaire des Rochelles
calvaire monumental
PA00108812
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1944)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Calvaire des Rochelles — Calvaire monumental in Saint-Nazaire (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1944 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108812. 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 1944), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Calvaire des Rochelles : inscription par arrêté du 18 août 1944
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2493°N, -2.2703°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle de Fresnay de Plessé | Plessé | 1997 |
| Château de Bois Chevalier | Legé | 1952 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1984 |
| Eglise Saint-Jacques de Pirmil | Nantes | 1997 |
| Brasserie La Cigale de Nantes | Nantes | 1964 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 Calvaire des Rochelles located?
Calvaire des Rochelles is located in the commune of Saint-Nazaire (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Calvaire des Rochelles protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1944 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108812 in the Mérimée database.
When was Calvaire des Rochelles built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2493°N, -2.2703°E