Château de la Motte-Grollier
château
PA00109433
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1991)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Motte-Grollier — Château in Durtal (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1991 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109433. 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 1991), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures de la maison de maître, de la maison de domesticité et des communs attenants ; orangerie (cad. A 144) : inscription par arrêté du 13 août 1991
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fontaine du Pied-Boulet | Angers | 1965 |
| Château de la Romanerie | Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou | 1972 |
| Eglise de Marigné | Marigné | 1971 |
| Château de la Tour du Pin (restes) | Fontaine-Guérin | 1926 |
| Domaine de la Noue (également sur commune de Mozé-sur-Louet) | Denée | 1995 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e siècle;18e siècle;19e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the earliest-protected buildings of the département — a landmark of the 1840 heritage wave.
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 Motte-Grollier located?
Château de la Motte-Grollier is located in the commune of Durtal (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château de la Motte-Grollier protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1991 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109433 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Motte-Grollier built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle;18e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.