Camp retranché du Châtelard
camp
PA00110046
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1983)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Camp retranché du Châtelard — Camp in Bessay (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1983 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110046. 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 1983), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Camp retranché du Châtelard (cad. ZD 130 à 132) : inscription par arrêté du 19 octobre 1983
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Bessay, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5283°N, -1.1742°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Phare des Barges de Les Sables-d'Olonne | Les Sables-d'Olonne | 2011 |
| Ancien prieuré de Xanton-Chassenon | Xanton-Chassenon | 2005 |
| Eglise de Liez | Liez | 1994 |
| Eglise Saint-Guy de Damvix | Damvix | 2000 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine | Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine | 1987 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Préhistoire;Protohistoire.
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 Camp retranché du Châtelard located?
Camp retranché du Châtelard is located in the commune of Bessay (Vendée).
When was Camp retranché du Châtelard protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1983 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110046 in the Mérimée database.
When was Camp retranché du Châtelard built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Préhistoire;Protohistoire.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5283°N, -1.1742°E