Château-Bosset ou château Bocé
château
PA00109091
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1987)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château-Bosset ou château Bocé — Château in Durtal (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Ancienne chapelle : 4e quart 15e siècle
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109091. 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 1987), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures du logis du 15e siècle ; porche-pigeonnier ; mur de clôture (cad. AB 12, 14) : inscription par arrêté du 1er juillet 1987 ; Ancienne chapelle (cad. AB 12) : classement par arrêté du 26 janvier 1989
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Durtal, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Prieuré de la Baumette (ancien) | Angers | 1946 |
| Château de Launay de Villebernier | Villebernier | 1963 |
| Théâtre de Saumur | Saumur | 2012 |
| Maison des Rois de Saumur | Saumur | 1926 |
| Manoir du Bois-de-l'Humeau | Marcé | 1979 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;17e siècle.
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 Château-Bosset ou château Bocé located?
Château-Bosset ou château Bocé is located in the commune of Durtal (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château-Bosset ou château Bocé protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109091 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château-Bosset ou château Bocé built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.