Maisons de la Fontaine
maison
PA00109331
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1964)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maisons de la Fontaine — Maison in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109331. 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 1964), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades, toitures sur rue et sur cour (cad. AX 6, 5) : inscription par arrêté du 10 novembre 1964
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée ; propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2535°N, -0.0641°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1963 |
| Logis des Landes de Brain-sur-l'Authion | Brain-sur-l'Authion | 1984 |
| Eglise paroissiale (ancienne chapelle du château) | Montreuil-Bellay | 1907 |
| Manoir Le Châtelet de Fontaine-Milon | Fontaine-Milon | 1987 |
| Château de Parpacé de Bocé | Bocé | 1993 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e quart 16e siècle;1er quart 17e 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 Maisons de la Fontaine located?
Maisons de la Fontaine is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Maisons de la Fontaine protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109331 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maisons de la Fontaine built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 16e siècle;1er quart 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2535°N, -0.0641°E