Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul
cathédrale
PA00108654
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1862)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul — Cathédrale in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1862 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108654. 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 1862), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La cathédrale : classement par liste de 1862
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de l'Etat.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2184°N, -1.5502°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Ancenis | Ancenis | 1977 |
| Porte de la Ville (ancienne) | Clisson | 1984 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1954 |
| Croix en fer forgé du Grand Mérimont | Fay-de-Bretagne | |
| Tour à plomb de Couëron | Couëron | 1993 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;19e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the most recently protected sites of the département — typically 20th- or 21st-century inscriptions.
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 Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul located?
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul is located in the commune of Nantes (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1862 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108654 in the Mérimée database.
When was Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2184°N, -1.5502°E