Fortifications du front Ouest
ensemble fortifié
PA00109323
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1969)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Fortifications du front Ouest — Ensemble fortifié in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109323. 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 1969), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ancienne tour et les courtines attenantes (front Ouest) situées 14 rue des Païens (intérieur) et 23 rue de la Petite-Douve (extérieur) (cad. AS 171) : classement par arrêté du 17 décembre 1969
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2579°N, -0.0781°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Logis de la Pinsonnière | Beaulieu-sur-Layon | 1984 |
| Ensemble mégalithique | Le Lion-d'Angers | 1976 |
| Ancienne abbaye Saint-Nicolas | Angers | 1955 |
| Reposoir du Tertre-Saint-Laurent (ancien) | Angers | 1992 |
| Prieuré du Gravier (ancien) | Contigné | 1977 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 14e siècle;15e 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 Fortifications du front Ouest located?
Fortifications du front Ouest is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Fortifications du front Ouest protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109323 in the Mérimée database.
When was Fortifications du front Ouest built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2579°N, -0.0781°E