Château de Montgeoffroy
château;esplanade
PA00109179
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Montgeoffroy — Château;esplanade in Mazé (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109179. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Château, communs, chapelle et les deux pavillons d'entrée ; esplanade, douves et cour d'honneur au sud du château ; façades et toitures des deux pavillons du jardin (cad. B 1026, 1028) : classement par arrêté du 8 octobre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Mazé, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4677°N, -0.2782°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ensemble appelé la Cour des Tourelles | Angers | 1991 |
| Manoir de la Hamonnière | Champigné | 1949 |
| Dolmen du Bois-Briand | Saumur | 1914 |
| Presbytère de Chartrené | Chartrené | 1984 |
| Ancienne abbaye de Saint-Georges-sur-Loire | Saint-Georges-sur-Loire | 1961 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 18e siècle. Attributed author: BARRE Nicolas (maître de l'oeuvre).
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 Montgeoffroy located?
Château de Montgeoffroy is located in the commune of Mazé (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château de Montgeoffroy protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109179 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Montgeoffroy 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: 47.4677°N, -0.2782°E