Maison de Saumur
maison
PA00109338
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1968)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison de Saumur — Maison in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109338. 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 1968), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures (cad. AR 148) : classement par arrêté du 16 juillet 1968
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2586°N, -0.0750°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Sainte-Thérèse | Angers | 2006 |
| Manoir Le Châtelet de Fontaine-Milon | Fontaine-Milon | 1987 |
| Presbytère (ancien) de Chemiré-sur-Sarthe | Chemiré-sur-Sarthe | 1977 |
| Château de Danne de Saint-Martin-du-Bois | Saint-Martin-du-Bois | 1980 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Le Coudray-Macouard | Le Coudray-Macouard | 1968 |
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 de Saumur located?
Maison de Saumur is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Maison de Saumur protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109338 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison de Saumur 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: 47.2586°N, -0.0750°E