Chapelle Saint-Etienne
chapelle
PA00108656
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle Saint-Etienne — Chapelle in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108656. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle Saint-Etienne (cad. BZ 160) : inscription par arrêté du 26 décembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2291°N, -1.5418°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Menhir dit La Pierre de Gargentua ou La Roche des Prés | Saint-Brevin-les-Pins | 1973 |
| Hôtel d'Aux, puis hôtel du 11e Corps d'Armée | Nantes | 2012 |
| Immeuble sur cours Cambronne | Nantes | 1949 |
| Château de Lucinière de Joué-sur-Erdre | Joué-sur-Erdre | 1985 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1954 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Haut Moyen Age.
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 Chapelle Saint-Etienne located?
Chapelle Saint-Etienne is located in the commune of Nantes (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Chapelle Saint-Etienne protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108656 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle Saint-Etienne built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Haut Moyen Age.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2291°N, -1.5418°E