Logis de la Mothe-Orson
maison
PA85000003
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1996)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Logis de la Mothe-Orson — Maison in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1996 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Logis bâti en 1567, agrandi dans les années 1630.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA85000003. 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 1996), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ensemble des bâtiments composant le logis (cad. ZD 22 à 25, 99, 102, 103) : inscription par arrêté du 22 octobre 1996
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5480°N, -1.1542°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancien prieuré de Xanton-Chassenon | Xanton-Chassenon | 2005 |
| Villa du Mont-Gallien | Cugand | 1997 |
| Phare des Barges de Les Sables-d'Olonne | Les Sables-d'Olonne | 2011 |
| Abbaye de Trizay (ancienne) | Bournezeau | 1989 |
| Ouvrages d'art sur le canal de la Taillée (également sur commune de La Barre-de-Monts) | Notre-Dame-de-Monts | 1988 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e moitié 16e siècle;1ère moitié 17e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the earliest-protected buildings of the département — a landmark of the 1840 heritage wave.
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 Logis de la Mothe-Orson located?
Logis de la Mothe-Orson is located in the commune of Moutiers-sur-le-Lay (Vendée).
When was Logis de la Mothe-Orson protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1996 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA85000003 in the Mérimée database.
When was Logis de la Mothe-Orson built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 2e moitié 16e siècle;1ère moitié 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5480°N, -1.1542°E