Château du Plessis-le-Franc
château
PA00110251
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château du Plessis-le-Franc — Château in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salle (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110251. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Les façades et toitures du château et des communs ; le pigeonnier (cad. D 348, 356) : inscription par arrêté du 11 octobre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salle, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5700°N, -0.9241°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Donjon de Moricq de Angles | Angles | 1915 |
| Dolmen des Landes de L'Ile-d'Yeu | L'Ile-d'Yeu | 1889 |
| Dolmen submergé dit La Table situé près de l'île de Noirmoutier | Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile | 1895 |
| Château de l'Audardière | Apremont | 1981 |
| Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1942 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle;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 du Plessis-le-Franc located?
Château du Plessis-le-Franc is located in the commune of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salle (Vendée).
When was Château du Plessis-le-Franc protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110251 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château du Plessis-le-Franc built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle;17e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5700°N, -0.9241°E