Fontaine du Pied-Boulet
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PA00108881
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1965)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Fontaine du Pied-Boulet — Fontaine in Angers (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108881. 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 1965), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Fontaine du Pied-Boulet, au carrefour (cad. J 35 à 38, 390) : classement par arrêté du 16 février 1965
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4720°N, -0.5566°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir Le Gué du Berge | Thouarcé | 2006 |
| Logis de l'Asnerie de Morannes | Morannes | 1984 |
| Eglise de Brain-sur-l'Authion | Brain-sur-l'Authion | 1986 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Saumur | Saumur | 1862 |
| Chapelle du cimetière | Saint-Florent-le-Vieil | 1862 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e 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 Fontaine du Pied-Boulet located?
Fontaine du Pied-Boulet is located in the commune of Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Fontaine du Pied-Boulet protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108881 in the Mérimée database.
When was Fontaine du Pied-Boulet built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4720°N, -0.5566°E