Tour de la Haute-Chaîne
édifice fortifié
PA00108942
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1927)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Tour de la Haute-Chaîne — édifice fortifié in Angers (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108942. 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 1927), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Tour de la Haute-Chaîne : inscription par arrêté du 26 mars 1927
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4790°N, -0.5556°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de Charnacé de Champigné | Champigné | 1930 |
| Château de la Morinière (ruines de l'ancien) | Soulaines-sur-Aubance | 1988 |
| Eglise de Rou, dite aussi Saint-Sulpice | Rou-Marson | 1968 |
| Château de Durtal | Durtal | 1900 |
| Hôtel Blancher de Saumur | Saumur | 1963 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the most recently protected sites of the département — typically 20th- or 21st-century inscriptions.
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 Tour de la Haute-Chaîne located?
Tour de la Haute-Chaîne is located in the commune of Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Tour de la Haute-Chaîne protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108942 in the Mérimée database.
When was Tour de la Haute-Chaîne built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4790°N, -0.5556°E