Tour Papegault de Saumur
ensemble fortifié
PA00109345
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1965)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Tour Papegault de Saumur — Ensemble fortifié in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109345. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1965), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Tour Papegault et les courtines attenantes (cad. G 908, 909) : classement par arrêté du 22 mars 1965
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2582°N, -0.0719°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Menhir et dolmen dits L'Aurière | Chigné | 1983 |
| Manoir de la Chaperonnière | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | 1978 |
| Manoir de Grissay de Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault | Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault | 1987 |
| Eglise Saint-Aubin de Turquant | Turquant | 1967 |
| Château de Sancé de Saint-Martin-d'Arcé | Saint-Martin-d'Arcé | 1964 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 14e siècle;15e 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 Papegault de Saumur located?
Tour Papegault de Saumur is located in the commune of Saumur (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Tour Papegault de Saumur protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109345 in the Mérimée database.
When was Tour Papegault de Saumur built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.2582°N, -0.0719°E