Moulin à vent des Basses-Terres
moulin
PA00109247
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Moulin à vent des Basses-Terres — Moulin in Les Rosiers-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109247. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Moulin à vent des Basses-Terres y compris son mécanisme (cad. ZR 12) : inscription par arrêté du 21 décembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Les Rosiers-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3502°N, -0.2132°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de la Renazaie | Bouillé-Ménard | 1989 |
| Eglise de Saint-Hilaire | Saumur | 1969 |
| Château du Bois Saumoussay (ancien) | Chacé | 1970 |
| Manoir du Grand-Loiron | Le Plessis-Grammoire | 1968 |
| Fortifications du front Ouest | Saumur | 1969 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 1er quart 18e siècle.
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 Moulin à vent des Basses-Terres located?
Moulin à vent des Basses-Terres is located in the commune of Les Rosiers-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Moulin à vent des Basses-Terres protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109247 in the Mérimée database.
When was Moulin à vent des Basses-Terres built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 1er quart 18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3502°N, -0.2132°E