Monastère des Bénédictines du Calvaire
établissement conventuel
PA00108938
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1964)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Monastère des Bénédictines du Calvaire — établissement conventuel in Angers (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 PA00108938. 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 et toitures de l'ensemble des bâtiments ; jardin (cad. G 557 à 559, 592, 593, 596 à 607) : inscription par arrêté du 14 février 1964
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4781°N, -0.5626°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Chalocé (ancienne) (également sur commune de Chaumont-d'Anjou) | Corzé | 1973 |
| Maison forte du Plessis | Juigné-sur-Loire | 2001 |
| Site castral de Milly-le-Meugon | Gennes | 2000 |
| Menhir dit La Haute-Borne | Saint-Germain-sur-Moine | 1889 |
| Eglise de Saint-Pierre-en-Vaux | Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies | 1984 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 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 Monastère des Bénédictines du Calvaire located?
Monastère des Bénédictines du Calvaire is located in the commune of Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Monastère des Bénédictines du Calvaire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108938 in the Mérimée database.
When was Monastère des Bénédictines du Calvaire built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4781°N, -0.5626°E