Presumed construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Estimated period of construction of the cross.
29 octobre 1968
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 29 octobre 1968 (≈ 1968)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Crossroads (Box B 200): inscription by order of 29 October 1968
Origin and history
The cross of intersection of Villedieu-la-Blouère is a cross of paths located in the commune of Villedieu-la-Blouère, Maine-et-Loire (Pays de la Loire). Dating from the 15th century, it is representative of the religious monuments located at the intersections of medieval roads, serving both as a landmark and as a symbol of protection for travellers and local inhabitants. Classified as historical monuments by decree of 29 October 1968, this cross illustrates the architectural and religious heritage of Anjou.
Its inscription in the Mérimée base confirms its heritage importance, although details about its sponsor or its precise history remain little documented in available sources. The approximate location near Clair Logis suggests integration into the region's historic rural landscape.
