Prieuré de la Colombe (ancien)
prieuré
PA00108996
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1969)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Prieuré de la Colombe (ancien) — Prieuré in Brissac-Quincé (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108996. 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 1969), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle (cad. AH 114) : inscription par arrêté du 9 octobre 1969
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Brissac-Quincé, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3574°N, -0.4496°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Saumur | Saumur | 1862 |
| Manoir de la Roche-Coutant | Tigné | 1989 |
| Hôtel Pincé de Angers | Angers | 1875 |
| Château de la Morinière (ruines de l'ancien) | Soulaines-sur-Aubance | 1988 |
| Ancienne mine de charbon de la Tranchée | Montjean-sur-Loire | 2004 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle;15e siècle.
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 Prieuré de la Colombe (ancien) located?
Prieuré de la Colombe (ancien) is located in the commune of Brissac-Quincé (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Prieuré de la Colombe (ancien) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108996 in the Mérimée database.
When was Prieuré de la Colombe (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3574°N, -0.4496°E