Château de Souvigné de Denée
château
PA00109074
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1976)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Souvigné de Denée — Château in Denée (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109074. 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 1976), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures du château et des communs (cad. C 643, 644) : inscription par arrêté du 20 août 1976
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Denée, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3591°N, -0.5870°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Palais de Justice de Angers | Angers | 1975 |
| Château Colbert de Maulévrier | Maulévrier | 1995 |
| Eglise de Gée | Gée | 1984 |
| Château de la Mauvoisinière | Bouzillé | 1988 |
| Mausolée des Ducs de Brissac | Brissac-Quincé | 1991 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 18e siècle;19e 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 Souvigné de Denée located?
Château de Souvigné de Denée is located in the commune of Denée (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château de Souvigné de Denée protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109074 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Souvigné de Denée built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 18e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3591°N, -0.5870°E