Moulins à vent de Varennes-sur-Loire
moulin
PA00109399
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1977)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Moulins à vent de Varennes-sur-Loire — Moulin in Varennes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109399. 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 1977), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Moulins à vent (deux) (cad. D 212, 707) : inscription par arrêté du 28 mars 1977
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Varennes-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2398°N, 0.0464°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de la Morinière (ruines de l'ancien) | Soulaines-sur-Aubance | 1988 |
| Manoir de Belligan de Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire | Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire | 1988 |
| Maison de Segré | Segré | 1931 |
| Tour de la Haute-Chaîne | Angers | 1927 |
| Eglise (à l'exception des parties modernes) | Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne | 1974 |
Loire Context
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 Moulins à vent de Varennes-sur-Loire located?
Moulins à vent de Varennes-sur-Loire is located in the commune of Varennes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Moulins à vent de Varennes-sur-Loire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109399 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2398°N, 0.0464°E