Enceinte préhistorique de Champ-Durand
site archéologique
PA00110301
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1990)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Enceinte préhistorique de Champ-Durand — Site archéologique in Nieul-sur-l'Autise (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110301. 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 1990), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Enceinte préhistorique de Champ-Durand (cad. AN 47, 48, 51 à 53, 55 à 70, 116, 117 ; ZP 36 à 38, 48, 53, 82 à 85) : inscription par arrêté du 26 juillet 1990
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Nieul-sur-l'Autise, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.4150°N, -0.6570°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1862 |
| Eglise de Mortagne-sur-Sèvre | Mortagne-sur-Sèvre | 1906 |
| Abbaye de l'Ile-Chauvet (ancienne) | Bois-de-Céné | 1992 |
| Menhirs de la Rainière | Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt | 1995 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Oulmes | Oulmes | 1930 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Préhistoire.
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 Enceinte préhistorique de Champ-Durand located?
Enceinte préhistorique de Champ-Durand is located in the commune of Nieul-sur-l'Autise (Vendée).
When was Enceinte préhistorique de Champ-Durand protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110301 in the Mérimée database.
When was Enceinte préhistorique de Champ-Durand built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Préhistoire.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.4150°N, -0.6570°E