Château de Morains de Saumur
château
PA00109310
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1965)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Morains de Saumur — Château in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109310. 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 1965), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures (cad. B 539 à 541) : inscription par arrêté du 8 septembre 1965
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2383°N, -0.0228°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Bouillé-Théval (ancien) | Montguillon | 1973 |
| Manoir Les Grignons de Morannes | Morannes | 1968 |
| Théâtre-amphithéâtre gallo-romain | Gennes | 1986 |
| Château du Plessis-Greffier | Huillé | 1969 |
| Chapelle Sainte-Emérance | La Pouëze | 1959 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 Morains de Saumur located?
Château de Morains de Saumur is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château de Morains de Saumur protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109310 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Morains de Saumur built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2383°N, -0.0228°E