Dolmen dit Les Dormans
dolmen
PA00109099
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1983)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Dolmen dit Les Dormans — Dolmen in Epieds (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1983 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109099. 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 1983), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Dolmen dit Les Dormans (cad. ZK 45) : classement par arrêté du 20 octobre 1983
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Epieds, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1050°N, -0.0501°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de la Gâchetière | Angrie | 1981 |
| Eglise de Les Rosiers-sur-Loire | Les Rosiers-sur-Loire | 1971 |
| Fontaine du Pied-Boulet | Angers | 1965 |
| Logis de Le Lion-d'Angers | Le Lion-d'Angers | 1986 |
| Ancien évêché ou Palais du Tau | Angers | 1907 |
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 Les Dormans located?
Dolmen dit Les Dormans is located in the commune of Epieds (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Dolmen dit Les Dormans protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1983 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109099 in the Mérimée database.
When was Dolmen dit Les Dormans 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: 47.1050°N, -0.0501°E