Couvent des Augustins (ancien)
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PA00108874
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1978)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Couvent des Augustins (ancien) — Couvent in Angers (Maine-et-Loire) 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 PA00108874. 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.
Chapelle en sa totalité ; façades et toitures du logis ; grand escalier (cad. AO 128) : inscription par arrêté du 19 décembre 1978
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4765°N, -0.5624°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye | Fontevraud-l'Abbaye | 1975 |
| Allée couverte dite la Grande Pierre couverte | Saumur | 1889 |
| Ancien collège ou ancienne abbaye du Loroux | Vernantes | 2008 |
| Ensemble mégalithique | Freigné | 1978 |
| Eglise de Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance | Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance | 1972 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 14e siècle;17e 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 Couvent des Augustins (ancien) located?
Couvent des Augustins (ancien) is located in the commune of Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Couvent des Augustins (ancien) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108874 in the Mérimée database.
When was Couvent des Augustins (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4765°N, -0.5624°E