Croix dite Croix Bourdon
croix de chemin
PA00109312
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1974)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Croix dite Croix Bourdon — Croix de chemin in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109312. 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 1974), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Croix dite Croix Bourdon, au carrefour : inscription par arrêté du 10 avril 1974
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2709°N, -0.0703°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Huillé | Huillé | 1975 |
| Nymphée gallo-romain (restes) | Gennes | 1983 |
| Anciens château et " ville close " | Champtoceaux | 2009 |
| Manoir de Louzil de Bouchemaine | Bouchemaine | 1975 |
| Manoir de la Roche-Thibault | Jarzé | 1978 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 Croix dite Croix Bourdon located?
Croix dite Croix Bourdon is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Croix dite Croix Bourdon protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109312 in the Mérimée database.
When was Croix dite Croix Bourdon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2709°N, -0.0703°E