Maison à arcades de Fontenay-le-Comte
maison
PA00110114
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1942)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison à arcades de Fontenay-le-Comte — Maison 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 PA00110114. 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.
Maison à arcades : inscription par arrêté du 15 juin 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: 46.4673°N, -0.8055°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Vouillé-les-Marais | Vouillé-les-Marais | 1984 |
| Domaine de la Haute-Braconnière | Dompierre-sur-Yon | 2010 |
| Château de la Chabotterie | Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon | 1958 |
| Eglise paroissiale de Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine | Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine | 1995 |
| Menhir de la Chenillée | Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon | 1988 |
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 Maison à arcades de Fontenay-le-Comte located?
Maison à arcades de Fontenay-le-Comte is located in the commune of Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée).
When was Maison à arcades de Fontenay-le-Comte protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1942 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110114 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison à arcades 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: 46.4673°N, -0.8055°E