Château du Plessis-Mareil
château
PA00108823
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1978)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château du Plessis-Mareil — Château in Saint-Viaud (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108823. 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 1978), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La fuye (cad. C 422) : inscription par arrêté du 1er mars 1978
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Viaud, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Bois Chevalier | Legé | 1952 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1951 |
| Immeuble sur cours Cambronne | Nantes | 1949 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1951 |
| Menhir dit La Pierre de Gargentua ou La Roche des Prés | Saint-Brevin-les-Pins | 1973 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 14e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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-Mareil located?
Château du Plessis-Mareil is located in the commune of Saint-Viaud (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Château du Plessis-Mareil protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108823 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château du Plessis-Mareil built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.