Tour dite du Grenier à sel
grenier à sel
PA00109054
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1969)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Tour dite du Grenier à sel — Grenier à sel in Cholet (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 PA00109054. 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.
Tour dite du Grenier à sel (cad. D 224) : inscription par arrêté du 1er décembre 1969
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Cholet, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.0605°N, -0.8807°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Jean de Montfaucon | Montfaucon | 1973 |
| Eglise de Dampierre-sur-Loire | Saumur | 1972 |
| Domaine de la Bien-Boire | Souzay-Champigny | 1991 |
| Maison de Angers | Angers | 1964 |
| Dolmen de Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance | Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance | 1889 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 Tour dite du Grenier à sel located?
Tour dite du Grenier à sel is located in the commune of Cholet (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Tour dite du Grenier à sel protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109054 in the Mérimée database.
When was Tour dite du Grenier à sel built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.0605°N, -0.8807°E