Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes
musée
PA00108755
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1975)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes — Musée in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108755. 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 1975), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades ; toitures ; escalier d'honneur : inscription par arrêté du 29 octobre 1975
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancienne abbaye de Blanche-Couronne | La Chapelle-Launay | 1994 |
| Immeuble sur cours Cambronne | Nantes | 1949 |
| Pierre de la Croterie | Chauvé | 1989 |
| Dolmen dit La Pierre Creusée | Pornic | 1983 |
| Eglise Saint-Jean de Béré | Châteaubriant | 1906 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e quart 19e siècle. Attributed author: JOSSO (maître de l'oeuvre).
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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 Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes located?
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes is located in the commune of Nantes (Loire-Atlantique).
When was Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108755 in the Mérimée database.
When was Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.