Palais de Justice (ancien)
palais de justice
PA00110214
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1985)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Palais de Justice (ancien) — Palais de justice in La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1985 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110214. 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 1985), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La façade sur la place (cad. AL 627) : inscription par arrêté du 9 décembre 1985
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.6706°N, -1.4281°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste | Bourneau | 1930 |
| Motte féodale de Châteauneuf | Châteauneuf | 1988 |
| Enceinte fortifiée de Vouvant | Vouvant | 1927 |
| Ancienne abbaye Saint-Pierre | Maillezais | 1924 |
| Eglise (à l'exception de la sacristie) | Saint-Paul-en-Pareds | 1984 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 1er quart 19e siècle. Attributed author: DUVIVIER (maître de l'oeuvre).
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 Palais de Justice (ancien) located?
Palais de Justice (ancien) is located in the commune of La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée).
When was Palais de Justice (ancien) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1985 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110214 in the Mérimée database.
When was Palais de Justice (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 1er quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.6706°N, -1.4281°E