Tour Rivalland de Fontenay-le-Comte
édifice fortifié
PA00110113
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Tour Rivalland de Fontenay-le-Comte — édifice fortifié in Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110113. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Tour Rivalland (cad. BH 312) : inscription par arrêté du 8 octobre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.4650°N, -0.8114°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Prieuré (ancien) de Les Magnils-Reigniers | Les Magnils-Reigniers | 1906 |
| Ancien prieuré de Réaumur | Réaumur | 1996 |
| Ancienne commanderie de templiers de Coudrie | Challans | 1995 |
| Château de la Brunière | Le Givre | 1984 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine | Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine | 1987 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e 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 Tour Rivalland de Fontenay-le-Comte located?
Tour Rivalland de Fontenay-le-Comte is located in the commune of Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée).
When was Tour Rivalland de Fontenay-le-Comte protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110113 in the Mérimée database.
When was Tour Rivalland de Fontenay-le-Comte built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.4650°N, -0.8114°E