Château du Vieux Bagneux
château
PA00109311
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1970)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château du Vieux Bagneux — Château in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1970 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109311. 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 1970), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures de l'ensemble des bâtiments anciens (y compris l'orangerie, la fuie et le mur de clôture au sud et à l'ouest) (cad. AH 71, 64) : inscription par arrêté du 19 mai 1970
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de Princé de Beaufort-en-Vallée | Beaufort-en-Vallée | 1977 |
| Chapelle de la Bernardière | Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges | 1989 |
| Dolmen dit de Pierre Couverte | Pontigné | 1910 |
| Château de la Tour du Pin (restes) | Fontaine-Guérin | 1926 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1962 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle;15e siècle;17e 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 Vieux Bagneux located?
Château du Vieux Bagneux is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château du Vieux Bagneux protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1970 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109311 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château du Vieux Bagneux built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle;15e siècle;17e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.