Château de Narcé (ancien)
château
PA00108984
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1975)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Narcé (ancien) — Château in Brain-sur-l'Authion (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108984. 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 1975), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures des communs et de la chapelle (cad. E 631) : inscription par arrêté du 17 juin 1975
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Brain-sur-l'Authion, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4438°N, -0.4276°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Menhir dit La Pierre des Hommes | Coron | 1889 |
| Maison dite Porte de la Vallée | Les Rosiers-sur-Loire | 1954 |
| Dolmen dit Pierre couverte de la planche | Broc | 1983 |
| Moulin à vent dit moulin de Patouillet | Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance | 1977 |
| Eglise Saint-Augustin-lès-Angers | Angers | 1960 |
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 Narcé (ancien) located?
Château de Narcé (ancien) is located in the commune of Brain-sur-l'Authion (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château de Narcé (ancien) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108984 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Narcé (ancien) 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: 47.4438°N, -0.4276°E