Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte
immeuble
PA00110105
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1942)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte — Immeuble in Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1942 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110105. 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 1942), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La façade et la toiture : inscription par arrêté du 9 août 1942
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.4672°N, -0.8053°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Menhir de Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay | Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay | 1983 |
| Eglise de Dissais (ancienne) | Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais | 1932 |
| Ancienne église Saint-Jean | Tiffauges | 1926 |
| Château de Beaumarchais | Bretignolles-sur-Mer | 1962 |
| Ferme fortifiée de la Girardière | Cheffois | 1984 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte located?
Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte is located in the commune of Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée).
When was Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1942 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110105 in the Mérimée database.
When was Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte 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: 46.4672°N, -0.8053°E