Château de la Rousselière
château
PA00109365
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1974)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Rousselière — Château in Soulaire-et-Bourg (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109365. 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 1974), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Tourelle d'angle et les douves avec leurs murs de soutènement bordant la cour d'honneur de l'ancien château ; façades et toitures du château du 18e siècle (cad. B 205, 206, 208) : inscription par arrêté du 25 avril 1974
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Soulaire-et-Bourg, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5913°N, -0.5268°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Lathan de Breil | Breil | 1990 |
| Eglise et presbytère de Lasse | Lasse | 1973 |
| "Logis seigneurial dit "" château de Clefs "" ou manoir de Toury" | Clefs | 1998 |
| Moulins à vent de Montigné-sur-Moine | Montigné-sur-Moine | 1976 |
| Eglise de Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance | Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance | 1972 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 18e 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 Rousselière located?
Château de la Rousselière is located in the commune of Soulaire-et-Bourg (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château de la Rousselière protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109365 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Rousselière built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5913°N, -0.5268°E