Château Rivet de Les Ponts-de-Cé
château
PA00109236
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1964)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château Rivet de Les Ponts-de-Cé — Château in Les Ponts-de-Cé (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109236. 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 1964), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle (cad. AK 53) : inscription par arrêté du 9 novembre 1964
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Les Ponts-de-Cé, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4375°N, -0.5163°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château du Raguin de Chazé-sur-Argos | Chazé-sur-Argos | 1992 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1963 |
| Domaine du château de Bussy-Fontaines | Les Verchers-sur-Layon | 2012 |
| Chapelle Sainte-Catherine ou lanterne des morts | Fontevraud-l'Abbaye | 1957 |
| Château de Champiré de Grugé-l'Hôpital | Grugé-l'Hôpital | 2002 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;16e 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 Rivet de Les Ponts-de-Cé located?
Château Rivet de Les Ponts-de-Cé is located in the commune of Les Ponts-de-Cé (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Château Rivet de Les Ponts-de-Cé protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109236 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château Rivet de Les Ponts-de-Cé built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4375°N, -0.5163°E