Croix de Penchâteau (vieille)
croix monumentale
PA00108780
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1944)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Croix de Penchâteau (vieille) — Croix monumentale in Le Pouliguen (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1944 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108780. 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 1944), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Croix de Penchâteau (vieille) : inscription par arrêté du 18 octobre 1944
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Le Pouliguen, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2682°N, -2.4241°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Jacques de Pirmil | Nantes | 1997 |
| Maison de Guérande | Guérande | 1966 |
| Hôtel Villetreux de Nantes | Nantes | 1932 |
| Immeuble sur cours Cambronne | Nantes | 1949 |
| Château de Derval | Derval | 2021 |
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 Croix de Penchâteau (vieille) located?
Croix de Penchâteau (vieille) is located in the commune of Le Pouliguen (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Croix de Penchâteau (vieille) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1944 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108780 in the Mérimée database.
When was Croix de Penchâteau (vieille) 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: 47.2682°N, -2.4241°E