Château de Somloire
château
PA00109360
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1974)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Somloire — Château in Somloire (Maine-et-Loire) 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 PA00109360. 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.
Façades et toitures du château y compris celles de la tour isolée ; douves (cad. AE 19) : inscription par arrêté du 29 novembre 1974
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Somloire, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Sancé de Saint-Martin-d'Arcé | Saint-Martin-d'Arcé | 1964 |
| Château de Passavant de Passavant-sur-Layon | Passavant-sur-Layon | 1999 |
| Moulin du Pavé de Les Garennes sur Loire | Les Garennes sur Loire | 2022 |
| Maison de Saumur | Saumur | 1963 |
| Pavillon de la Vignole | Turquant | 1975 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 Somloire located?
Château de Somloire is located in the commune of Somloire (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château de Somloire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109360 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Somloire built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.