Château de la Haute-Guerche
château
PA00109251
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1971)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Haute-Guerche — Château in Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109251. 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 1971), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures de la chapelle et de l'ancien grenier d'abondance, ainsi que les ruines du château (cad. EI 15 à 18, 21) : inscription par arrêté du 18 mai 1971
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Huillé | Huillé | 1975 |
| Eglise de Dénezé-sous-Doué | Dénezé-sous-Doué | 1972 |
| Logis de Lizardière de Broc | Broc | 1996 |
| Manoir de Fourneux de Saumur | Saumur | 1971 |
| Manoir de la Bouchardière | Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg | 2005 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e 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 la Haute-Guerche located?
Château de la Haute-Guerche is located in the commune of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château de la Haute-Guerche protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1971 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109251 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Haute-Guerche built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle;14e siècle;15e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.