Ensemble préhistorique
site archéologique;galgal
PA00108804
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1981)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ensemble préhistorique — Site archéologique;galgal 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 PA00108804. 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.
Ensemble préhistorique composé d'habitats, de cairn et d'enclos funéraires : classement par arrêté du 17 juillet 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Lavau-sur-Loire | Lavau-sur-Loire | 1984 |
| Ensemble paroissial Sainte-Thérèse | Nantes | 2011 |
| Immeuble de Nantes | Nantes | 1935 |
| Eglise de Saint-Herblain | Saint-Herblain | 1925 |
| Immeuble sur cours Cambronne | Nantes | 1949 |
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 préhistorique located?
Ensemble préhistorique is located in the commune of Saint-Joachim (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Ensemble préhistorique protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1981 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108804 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ensemble préhistorique 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.