Site archéologique dit de la Cave Peinte
site archéologique;maison forte
PA00135544
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1995)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Site archéologique dit de la Cave Peinte — Site archéologique;maison forte in Brain-sur-Allonnes (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1995 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Maison forte du 14e siècle, abandonnée après un incendie en 1370.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00135544. 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 1995), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Site archéologique (cad. de Saumur C 6, 7, 28, 29, 44, 46, 53, 54) : inscription par arrêté du 2 novembre 1995
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Brain-sur-Allonnes, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3081°N, 0.0535°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Prêvoté (ancienne) de Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay | Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay | 1968 |
| Manoir de la Touche de Mouliherne | Mouliherne | 1963 |
| Ardoisières de La Pouëze | La Pouëze | 1999 |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde | Seiches-sur-le-Loir | 1973 |
| Manoir Le Châtelet de Fontaine-Milon | Fontaine-Milon | 1987 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 14e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the earliest-protected buildings of the département — a landmark of the 1840 heritage wave.
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 Site archéologique dit de la Cave Peinte located?
Site archéologique dit de la Cave Peinte is located in the commune of Brain-sur-Allonnes (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Site archéologique dit de la Cave Peinte protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1995 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00135544 in the Mérimée database.
When was Site archéologique dit de la Cave Peinte built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3081°N, 0.0535°E