Château du Pont-de-Varenne
château
PA00109159
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1973)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château du Pont-de-Varenne — Château in Louresse-Rochemenier (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109159. 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 1973), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures (cad. G 90) : inscription par arrêté du 20 décembre 1973
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Louresse-Rochemenier, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2287°N, -0.2754°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancien couvent des Bénédictines | Baugé | 1997 |
| Dolmen de Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance | Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance | 1889 |
| Ancien prieuré Saint-Martin | Daumeray | 2005 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Artannes-sur-Thouet | Artannes-sur-Thouet | 1984 |
| Eglise (ancienne) et presbytère de Chétigné | Distré | 1963 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle;18e 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 Pont-de-Varenne located?
Château du Pont-de-Varenne is located in the commune of Louresse-Rochemenier (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château du Pont-de-Varenne protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109159 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château du Pont-de-Varenne built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2287°N, -0.2754°E