Château de la Mesnerie
château
PA00108579
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1985)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Mesnerie — Château in La Chapelle-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1985 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108579. 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 1985), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures du château ; tour médiévale ; chapelle et son retable ; communs ; grand salon du 18e siècle avec ses boiseries (cad. BA 80) : inscription par arrêté du 20 novembre 1985
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Le Lasseur de Nantes | Nantes | 1952 |
| Menhir de Briangault de Sion-les-Mines | Sion-les-Mines | 1983 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1991 |
| Château dit "de Gilles de Retz" et place forte | Machecoul | 2004 |
| Chapelle du Vieux Bourg | Saint-Sulpice-des-Landes | 1977 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;17e siècle;19e 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 de la Mesnerie located?
Château de la Mesnerie is located in the commune of La Chapelle-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Château de la Mesnerie protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1985 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108579 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Mesnerie built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;17e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.