Moulin à vent dit Le Petit-Moulin
moulin
PA00110070
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1982)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Moulin à vent dit Le Petit-Moulin — Moulin in Châteauneuf (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110070. 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 1982), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Moulin à vent dit Le Petit-Moulin, avec son mécanisme (sauf les panneaux des ailes) (cad. B 210) : inscription par arrêté du 19 mars 1982
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Châteauneuf, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.9154°N, -1.9204°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Sigournais | Sigournais | 1946 |
| Château de la Brunière | Le Givre | 1984 |
| Menhir de Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay | Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay | 1987 |
| Eglise de Olonne-sur-Mer | Olonne-sur-Mer | 1908 |
| Deux polissoirs de Pouzauges | Pouzauges | 1889 |
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 dit Le Petit-Moulin located?
Moulin à vent dit Le Petit-Moulin is located in the commune of Châteauneuf (Vendée).
When was Moulin à vent dit Le Petit-Moulin protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110070 in the Mérimée database.
When was Moulin à vent dit Le Petit-Moulin 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: 46.9154°N, -1.9204°E