Château de Retail de Legé
château
PA00108634
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1974)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Retail de Legé — Château in Legé (Loire-Atlantique) 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 PA00108634. 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.
Chapelle ; façade de l'ancien logis (cad. M 1049, 1054) : inscription par arrêté du 29 mars 1974
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Legé, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Réal des Perrières | Machecoul | 1992 |
| Moulin de la Quétraie | Mésanger | 1965 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1984 |
| Menhir de Couëbrac de Nozay | Nozay | 1928 |
| Château de Châteaubriant | Châteaubriant | 1921 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;16e siècle;17e 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 Retail de Legé located?
Château de Retail de Legé is located in the commune of Legé (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Château de Retail de Legé protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108634 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Retail de Legé built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;16e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.