Donjon de Châteaumur de Sèvremont
édifice fortifié
PA00110071
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1979)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Donjon de Châteaumur de Sèvremont — édifice fortifié in Sèvremont (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1979 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110071. 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 1979), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Donjon de Châteaumur et porte de son enceinte (ruines) (cad. C 506, 507) : inscription par arrêté du 14 novembre 1979
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Sèvremont, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.8459°N, -0.8326°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre de criée de l'ancienne église | Saint-Maixent-sur-Vie | 1926 |
| Menhir de la Chenillée | Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon | 1988 |
| Château du Parc Soubise | Mouchamps | 1987 |
| Maison dite Maison Billaud | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1983 |
| Château d'eau et ancienne usine d'électricité attenante | Luçon | 1991 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;14e 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 Donjon de Châteaumur de Sèvremont located?
Donjon de Châteaumur de Sèvremont is located in the commune of Sèvremont (Vendée).
When was Donjon de Châteaumur de Sèvremont protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1979 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110071 in the Mérimée database.
When was Donjon de Châteaumur de Sèvremont built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;14e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.8459°N, -0.8326°E