Caves dites des Mousseaux
abri sous roche
PA00109077
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1969)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Caves dites des Mousseaux — Abri sous roche in Dénezé-sous-Doué (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109077. 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 1969), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Caves dites des Mousseaux y compris leur décor intérieur (cad. AB 13, 15) : inscription par arrêté du 9 octobre 1969
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Dénezé-sous-Doué, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2467°N, -0.2764°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de l'Oratoire de Chaintré | Saumur | 1980 |
| Château de Bois-Geslin | Armaillé | 1991 |
| Prieuré de Breuil-Bellay (ancien) | Cizay-la-Madeleine | 1963 |
| Maison dite de L'Ecce Homo | Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire | 1971 |
| Logis de la Rosellière | Brion | 1987 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e moitié 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 Caves dites des Mousseaux located?
Caves dites des Mousseaux is located in the commune of Dénezé-sous-Doué (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Caves dites des Mousseaux protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109077 in the Mérimée database.
When was Caves dites des Mousseaux built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 2e moitié 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2467°N, -0.2764°E