Dolmen dit La Pierre couverte
dolmen
PA00109122
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1980)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Dolmen dit La Pierre couverte — Dolmen in Gennes (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109122. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1980), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Dolmen dit La Pierre couverte (cad. ZE 40) : classement par décret du 12 juin 1980
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Gennes, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3394°N, -0.2563°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Saint-Quentin-lès-Beaurepaire | Saint-Quentin-lès-Beaurepaire | 1984 |
| Chapelle de la Roche-Foulques | Soucelles | 1973 |
| Château de Parpacé de Bocé | Bocé | 1993 |
| Eglise de Aubigné-sur-Layon | Aubigné-sur-Layon | 1993 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Beaupréau | Beaupréau | 2006 |
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 La Pierre couverte located?
Dolmen dit La Pierre couverte is located in the commune of Gennes (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Dolmen dit La Pierre couverte protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109122 in the Mérimée database.
When was Dolmen dit La Pierre couverte 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: 47.3394°N, -0.2563°E