Fortifications (anciennes)
ensemble fortifié
PA00109034
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1964)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Fortifications (anciennes) — Ensemble fortifié in Châtelais (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109034. 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 1964), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Porte guerchoise ; vestiges d'une tour carrée ; courtines qui la joignent ainsi qu'une ancienne tour ronde au Nord de la tour carrée, transformées en jardins (cad. C 464, 465bis ; B 1241p) : inscription par arrêté du 9 décembre 1964
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée ; propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Châtelais, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Saumur | Saumur | 1862 |
| Eglise Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte | Jarzé | 1967 |
| Château de Soulanger ou château des Basses-Minières | Doué-la-Fontaine | 1986 |
| Palais de Justice de Angers | Angers | 1975 |
| Maison de Simon Poisson | Angers | 1963 |
Loire Context
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 Fortifications (anciennes) located?
Fortifications (anciennes) is located in the commune of Châtelais (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Fortifications (anciennes) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109034 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.