Motte féodale de Châteauneuf
site archéologique;édifice fortifié
PA00110069
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1988)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Motte féodale de Châteauneuf — Site archéologique;édifice fortifié in Châteauneuf (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 PA00110069. 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 et sa basse-cour, ainsi que l'ancien château (cad. B 502, 506, 1401) : inscription par arrêté du 5 avril 1988
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée ; propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Châteauneuf, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine | Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine | 1987 |
| Château de Palluau | Palluau | 1998 |
| Enclos protohistorique | Saint-Avaugourd-des-Landes | 1988 |
| Bains et lavoirs publics (anciens) | Les Herbiers | 1980 |
| Tumulus dit La Butte Cavalière | La Garnache | 1960 |
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 Châteauneuf located?
Motte féodale de Châteauneuf is located in the commune of Châteauneuf (Vendée).
When was Motte féodale de Châteauneuf protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110069 in the Mérimée database.
When was Motte féodale de Châteauneuf 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.