Château de Thouaré-sur-Loire
château
PA00108836
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1982)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Thouaré-sur-Loire — Château in Thouaré-sur-Loire (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 PA00108836. 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.
Le pigeonnier (cad. C 1002) : inscription par arrêté du 2 décembre 1982
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Thouaré-sur-Loire, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Lavau-sur-Loire | Lavau-sur-Loire | 1984 |
| Château de Derval | Derval | 2021 |
| Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes | Nantes | 1975 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1984 |
| Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Le Pallet | Le Pallet | 1941 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e 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 Thouaré-sur-Loire located?
Château de Thouaré-sur-Loire is located in the commune of Thouaré-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Château de Thouaré-sur-Loire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108836 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Thouaré-sur-Loire built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.