Grenier à sel de Craon
grenier à sel
PA00109634
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1989)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Grenier à sel de Craon — Grenier à sel in Craon (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109634. 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 1989), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Grenier à sel (cad. AM 464) : inscription par arrêté du 26 juin 1989
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Craon, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.8467°N, -0.9505°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle de la Cassine | Forcé | 1926 |
| Château (restes) de Château-Gontier | Château-Gontier | 1930 |
| Menhir de la Hune de Bazougers | Bazougers | 1889 |
| Château des Arcis de Le Buret | Le Buret | |
| Manoir de Classé de Fromentières | Fromentières | 2003 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;16e 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 Grenier à sel de Craon located?
Grenier à sel de Craon is located in the commune of Craon (Mayenne).
When was Grenier à sel de Craon protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109634 in the Mérimée database.
When was Grenier à sel de Craon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.8467°N, -0.9505°E