Théâtre de La Roche-sur-Yon
théâtre
PA00110217
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1985)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Théâtre de La Roche-sur-Yon — Théâtre 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 PA00110217. 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.
Les façades et toitures ; la salle de spectacle avec son décor à l'exception des fauteuils modernes (cad. AL 590) : inscription par arrêté du 20 novembre 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: 46.6710°N, -1.4296°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de La Rabatelière | La Rabatelière | 2001 |
| Château des Granges-Cathus | Talmont-Saint-Hilaire | 1984 |
| Eglise Saint-Louis de La Roche-sur-Yon | La Roche-sur-Yon | 1982 |
| Tumulus dit La Butte Cavalière | La Garnache | 1960 |
| Dolmen dit La Pierre Levée de Soubise | Bretignolles-sur-Mer | 1984 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e quart 19e siècle.
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 Théâtre de La Roche-sur-Yon located?
Théâtre de La Roche-sur-Yon is located in the commune of La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée).
When was Théâtre de La Roche-sur-Yon protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1985 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110217 in the Mérimée database.
When was Théâtre de La Roche-sur-Yon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 2e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.6710°N, -1.4296°E