Moulin de la Montagne
moulin
PA00109371
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1980)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Moulin de la Montagne — Moulin in Thouarcé (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109371. 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 1980), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Moulin de la Montagne (cad. A 427) : inscription par arrêté du 30 juillet 1980
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Thouarcé, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2688°N, -0.4893°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Croix du cimetière de Cantenay-Epinard | Cantenay-Epinard | 1964 |
| Deux maisons du 15e et du 18e siècle, à proximité de l'église | Béhuard | 1948 |
| Menhir dit du Grésil ou de la Gazelle | Vaudelnay | 1967 |
| Moulin à vent de Varennes-sur-Loire | Varennes-sur-Loire | 1977 |
| Eglise Saint-Maurille | Chalonnes-sur-Loire | 1909 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 19e 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 Montagne located?
Moulin de la Montagne is located in the commune of Thouarcé (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Moulin de la Montagne protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109371 in the Mérimée database.
When was Moulin de la Montagne built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2688°N, -0.4893°E