Menhir de Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay
menhir
PA00110237
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1987)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Menhir de Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay — Menhir in Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay (Vendée) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110237. 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 1987), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Menhir (cad. AC 124) : classement par arrêté du 17 juin 1987
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancien château de Bournezeau | Bournezeau | 2020 |
| Eglise de Les Epesses | Les Epesses | 1991 |
| Moulins à vent du Mont des Alouettes | Les Herbiers | 1975 |
| Logis de Chavigny de Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine | Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine | 1999 |
| Immeubles de Les Sables-d'Olonne | Les Sables-d'Olonne | 1975 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Néolithique.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
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 Menhir de Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay located?
Menhir de Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay is located in the commune of Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay (Vendée).
When was Menhir de Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110237 in the Mérimée database.
When was Menhir de Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Néolithique.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.