Maison de Fontenay-le-Comte
maison
PA00110118
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1931)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison de Fontenay-le-Comte — Maison in Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1931 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110118. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1931), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Les façades : classement par arrêté du 28 octobre 1931
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: 46.4670°N, -0.8031°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Logis de Chavigny de Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine | Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine | 1999 |
| Menhir dit La Palissonnière | Commequiers | 1981 |
| Château des Echardières | La Flocellière | 1972 |
| Logis du Fief Mignoux | Saint-Maurice-des-Noues | 1996 |
| Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1942 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 18e 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 de Fontenay-le-Comte located?
Maison de Fontenay-le-Comte is located in the commune of Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée).
When was Maison de Fontenay-le-Comte protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1931 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110118 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison de Fontenay-le-Comte built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.4670°N, -0.8031°E