Tour gallo-romaine de Le Bernard
édifice fortifié
PA00110045
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1935)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Tour gallo-romaine de Le Bernard — édifice fortifié in Le Bernard (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1935 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110045. 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 1935), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Tour gallo-romaine : inscription par arrêté du 7 mars 1935
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Le Bernard, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.4387°N, -1.4498°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin | Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin | 1906 |
| Château du Plessis-le-Franc | Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salle | 1984 |
| Eglise de Saint-Juire-Champgillon | Saint-Juire-Champgillon | 1984 |
| Menhir des Pierres-Folles du Follet | Rosnay | 1984 |
| Eglise (à l'exception de la sacristie) | Saint-Paul-en-Pareds | 1984 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Gallo-romain.
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 gallo-romaine de Le Bernard located?
Tour gallo-romaine de Le Bernard is located in the commune of Le Bernard (Vendée).
When was Tour gallo-romaine de Le Bernard protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1935 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110045 in the Mérimée database.
When was Tour gallo-romaine de Le Bernard built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Gallo-romain.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.4387°N, -1.4498°E