Oppidum du Château Meignan
oppidum
PA00109601
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Oppidum du Château Meignan — Oppidum in Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne (Mayenne) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109601. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Portion de l'oppidum au lieudit le Bois Testards (cad. A 433) : classement par arrêté du 3 décembre 1984 ; Portions de l'oppidum aux lieux-dits Le Bois, La Hyaule, Le Champ de la Hyaule, Les Vallées, Le Champ du Château et Le Bois Testards (cad. A 429, 432, 434, 878, 946, 947) : inscription par arrêté du 3 décembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Celle grandmontaine des Bonhommes (ancienne) | Ballots | 1988 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Sixte | La Chapelle-Rainsouin | 2005 |
| Grande Forge (ancienne) | Chailland | 1992 |
| Halles de Saint-Denis-d'Anjou | Saint-Denis-d'Anjou | 1984 |
| Temple de la Fortune (ruines) | Jublains | 1912 |
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 Oppidum du Château Meignan located?
Oppidum du Château Meignan is located in the commune of Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne (Mayenne).
When was Oppidum du Château Meignan protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109601 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.