Dolmen dit de la Briordais
dolmen
PA00108790
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1981)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Dolmen dit de la Briordais — Dolmen in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1981 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108790. 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 1981), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Dolmen dit de la Briordais (cad. B 466) : inscription par arrêté du 26 mars 1981
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2444°N, -2.1413°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1945 |
| Dolmen dit de la Pierre Couvretière | Ancenis | 1926 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1984 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Martin | Le Cellier | 2008 |
| Manoir de la Dixmerie | Le Loroux-Bottereau | 2008 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Néolithique.
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 Dolmen dit de la Briordais located?
Dolmen dit de la Briordais is located in the commune of Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Dolmen dit de la Briordais protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1981 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108790 in the Mérimée database.
When was Dolmen dit de la Briordais built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Néolithique.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2444°N, -2.1413°E