Motte féodale de Bois-de-Céné
site archéologique;édifice fortifié
PA00110051
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1988)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Motte féodale de Bois-de-Céné — Site archéologique;édifice fortifié in Bois-de-Céné (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110051. 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 1988), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La motte féodale conservée sur les parcelles F 1603, 1605, 1604, 1244 : inscription par arrêté du 5 avril 1988
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune ; propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Bois-de-Céné, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.9388°N, -1.8922°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hôpital (ancien) de La Roche-sur-Yon | La Roche-sur-Yon | 1981 |
| Château du Fief-Milon | Le Boupère | 1989 |
| Eglise de Nalliers | Nalliers | 1989 |
| Château du Lac de Réaumur | Réaumur | 2006 |
| Château de la Guignardière | Avrillé | 1978 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Moyen Age.
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 Motte féodale de Bois-de-Céné located?
Motte féodale de Bois-de-Céné is located in the commune of Bois-de-Céné (Vendée).
When was Motte féodale de Bois-de-Céné protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110051 in the Mérimée database.
When was Motte féodale de Bois-de-Céné built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Moyen Age.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.9388°N, -1.8922°E