Manoir de Ponsay de Chantonnay
manoir
PA00110303
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1991)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Manoir de Ponsay de Chantonnay — Manoir in Chantonnay (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1991 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110303. 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 1991), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures du manoir, de ses dépendances et de la ferme ; fuye ; les deux porches latéraux ; terrains correspondant aux anciens jardins, y compris la douve (cad. L 46, 51, 53, 55, 56, 694, 695) : inscription par arrêté du 12 juillet 1991
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chantonnay, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.6919°N, -1.0094°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Menhir de la Crulière | Brem-sur-Mer | 1934 |
| Ferme fortifiée de la Girardière | Cheffois | 1984 |
| Logis seigneurial de Cezais | Cezais | 2010 |
| Château du Fief-Milon | Le Boupère | 1989 |
| Ancien château de l'Ilôt-les-Tours | Nalliers | 2008 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 14e siècle;16e siècle;19e 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 Manoir de Ponsay de Chantonnay located?
Manoir de Ponsay de Chantonnay is located in the commune of Chantonnay (Vendée).
When was Manoir de Ponsay de Chantonnay protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1991 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110303 in the Mérimée database.
When was Manoir de Ponsay de Chantonnay built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle;16e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.6919°N, -1.0094°E