Croix stationale de Villedieu-la-Blouère
croix de cimetière
PA00109410
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1968)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Croix stationale de Villedieu-la-Blouère — Croix de cimetière in Villedieu-la-Blouère (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109410. 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 1968), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Croix stationale située dans le cimetière (cad. AB 8) : inscription par arrêté du 29 octobre 1968
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Villedieu-la-Blouère, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1577°N, -1.0539°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Simon Poisson | Angers | 1963 |
| Nymphée gallo-romain (restes) | Gennes | 1983 |
| Dolmen de Corzé | Corzé | 1984 |
| Eglise et presbytère de Villevêque | Villevêque | 1972 |
| Eglise de Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance | Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance | 1972 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 stationale de Villedieu-la-Blouère located?
Croix stationale de Villedieu-la-Blouère is located in the commune of Villedieu-la-Blouère (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Croix stationale de Villedieu-la-Blouère protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109410 in the Mérimée database.
When was Croix stationale de Villedieu-la-Blouère 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: 47.1577°N, -1.0539°E