Ensemble mégalithique
site archéologique
PA00109116
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1978)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ensemble mégalithique — Site archéologique in Freigné (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109116. 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 1978), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ensemble mégalithique (cad. A 226, 243 ; H 955) : classement par décret du 8 mars 1978
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Freigné, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Le Coudray-Macouard | Le Coudray-Macouard | 1968 |
| Château du Vieux Bagneux | Saumur | 1970 |
| Château des Cloîtres de Chemillé | Chemillé | 2012 |
| Château de Morains de Saumur | Saumur | 1965 |
| Ferme de la Motte-Mulon | Montguillon | 1926 |
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 Ensemble mégalithique located?
Ensemble mégalithique is located in the commune of Freigné (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Ensemble mégalithique protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109116 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ensemble mégalithique 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.