Gare de Varennes-sur-Loire
gare
PA00109397
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Gare de Varennes-sur-Loire — Gare in Varennes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109397. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Gare (cad. L 280) : inscription par arrêté du 28 décembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de l'Etat.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Varennes-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2549°N, 0.0502°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Champtocé-sur-Loire | Champtocé-sur-Loire | 1972 |
| Eglise de Echemiré | Echemiré | 1969 |
| Commanderie de Villemoisan | Villemoisan | 1958 |
| Abbaye de la Boissière (ancienne) | Dénezé-sous-le-Lude | 1923 |
| Logis de la Constantinière | Soulaines-sur-Aubance | 1994 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e quart 19e siècle.
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 Gare de Varennes-sur-Loire located?
Gare de Varennes-sur-Loire is located in the commune of Varennes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Gare de Varennes-sur-Loire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109397 in the Mérimée database.
When was Gare de Varennes-sur-Loire built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 2e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2549°N, 0.0502°E