Enclos funéraire de Saint-Joachim
site archéologique
PA00108802
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1981)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Enclos funéraire de Saint-Joachim — Site archéologique in Saint-Joachim (Loire-Atlantique) classé Monument Historique (listed) 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 PA00108802. 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 1981), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Enclos funéraire, dans l'île de la Butte aux Pierres : classement par arrêté du 14 mai 1981
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Joachim, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Cazeneuve de Pradines | Nantes | 1988 |
| Château de Clermont de Le Cellier | Le Cellier | 1941 |
| Maison ou ancienne maison Trochon | Nantes | 1926 |
| Château de la Motte-Glain | La Chapelle-Glain | 1926 |
| Préfecture de Nantes | Nantes | 1947 |
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 Enclos funéraire de Saint-Joachim located?
Enclos funéraire de Saint-Joachim is located in the commune of Saint-Joachim (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Enclos funéraire de Saint-Joachim protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1981 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108802 in the Mérimée database.
When was Enclos funéraire de Saint-Joachim 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.