Château de Ancenis
château
PA00108562
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1977)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Ancenis — Château in Ancenis (Loire-Atlantique) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108562. 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 1977), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ensemble des restes de l'enceinte y compris les tours, poternes, bastions et courtines ; façades et toitures du logis Renaissance, de l'ancienne chapelle et du logis du 16e siècle dit de Marie Fouquet (cad. S 156, 160, 161, 367) : classement par arrêté du 2 novembre 1977
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Ancenis, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Pornic | Pornic | 1986 |
| Manoir de la Vignette | Le Cellier | 2011 |
| Maison de Le Croisic | Le Croisic | 1932 |
| Maison de Le Croisic | Le Croisic | 1932 |
| Pierre dressée, dite Fuseau à Berthe | Sévérac | 1990 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;14e siècle;15e siècle;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 Château de Ancenis located?
Château de Ancenis is located in the commune of Ancenis (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Château de Ancenis protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108562 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Ancenis built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;14e siècle;15e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.