Hôtel de la Sénéchaussée
sénéchaussée
PA00110102
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1988)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Hôtel de la Sénéchaussée — Sénéchaussée in Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110102. 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 1988), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Les façades, les toitures, les caves voûtées ainsi que les vestiges de la tour de l'ancienne enceinte de la ville située au sud-est (cad. BE 44, 46) : inscription par arrêté du 24 octobre 1988
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.4679°N, -0.8045°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Tour Rivalland de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1984 |
| Menhir de Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay | Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay | 1987 |
| Dolmen de Corpe | Corpe | 1984 |
| Eglise de Les Magnils-Reigniers | Les Magnils-Reigniers | 1906 |
| Ancien château de l'Ilôt-les-Tours | Nalliers | 2008 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 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 Hôtel de la Sénéchaussée located?
Hôtel de la Sénéchaussée is located in the commune of Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée).
When was Hôtel de la Sénéchaussée protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110102 in the Mérimée database.
When was Hôtel de la Sénéchaussée built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.4679°N, -0.8045°E