Château de Saint-Mars-de-Coutais
château
PA00108811
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1982)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Saint-Mars-de-Coutais — Château in Saint-Mars-de-Coutais (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108811. 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 1982), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Les façades et les toitures (cad. AB 4) : inscription par arrêté du 23 novembre 1982
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Mars-de-Coutais, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Immeuble sur cours Cambronne | Nantes | 1949 |
| Hôtel de la Pilorgerie (ancien) | Nantes | 1988 |
| Eglise de la Trinité de Clisson | Clisson | 1997 |
| Domaine de la Garenne-Lemot (également sur communes de Clisson, dans la Loire-Atlantique, et Cugand, en Vendée) | Gétigné | 1969 |
| Villa du Châtelier de Saint-Léger-les-Vignes | Saint-Léger-les-Vignes | 1997 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 Saint-Mars-de-Coutais located?
Château de Saint-Mars-de-Coutais is located in the commune of Saint-Mars-de-Coutais (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Château de Saint-Mars-de-Coutais protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108811 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Saint-Mars-de-Coutais 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.