Motte féodale et donjon (restes)
édifice fortifié
PA00109089
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1973)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Motte féodale et donjon (restes) — édifice fortifié in Doué-la-Fontaine (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Le plus vieux donjon de France : 10e siècle
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109089. 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 1973), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Motte féodale et donjon (restes) (cad. AH 386, 387, 398) : classement par arrêté du 19 décembre 1973
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Doué-la-Fontaine, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1879°N, -0.2804°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Vaux de Chaumont-d'Anjou | Chaumont-d'Anjou | 1993 |
| Théâtre-amphithéâtre gallo-romain | Gennes | 1986 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1925 |
| Eglise paroissiale de Saint-Sulpice | Saint-Sulpice | 1990 |
| Hôtel Blancher de Saumur | Saumur | 1963 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 9e siècle;10e siècle;3e quart 15e 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 Motte féodale et donjon (restes) located?
Motte féodale et donjon (restes) is located in the commune of Doué-la-Fontaine (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Motte féodale et donjon (restes) protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109089 in the Mérimée database.
When was Motte féodale et donjon (restes) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 9e siècle;10e siècle;3e quart 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1879°N, -0.2804°E