Moulin de la Herpinière
moulin
PA00109389
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1982)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Moulin de la Herpinière — Moulin in Turquant (Maine-et-Loire) 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 PA00109389. 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 de la Herpinière y compris son mécanisme (cad. E 688) : inscription par arrêté du 7 mai 1982
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Turquant, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2082°N, 0.0370°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Mausolée des Ducs de Brissac | Brissac-Quincé | 1991 |
| Château de la Chetardière | Sainte-Gemmes-d'Andigné | 2002 |
| Château de Bourmont de Freigné | Freigné | 1993 |
| Château du Bois Saumoussay (ancien) | Chacé | 1970 |
| Château d'Epinats de Cizay-la-Madeleine | Cizay-la-Madeleine | 1973 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle;20e 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 de la Herpinière located?
Moulin de la Herpinière is located in the commune of Turquant (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Moulin de la Herpinière protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109389 in the Mérimée database.
When was Moulin de la Herpinière built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle;20e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2082°N, 0.0370°E