Initial construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
South facade and sculpted door dated.
XVIIe siècle
Renovations or additions
Renovations or additions XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Period of partial overhaul.
15 septembre 1954
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 15 septembre 1954 (≈ 1954)
Protection of the facade and staircase.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The 15th century part of the south facade (including the carved door) and the staircase facing the house: inscription by decree of 15 September 1954
Origin and history
La Porte de la Vallée is a house in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the region of Pays de la Loire. This monument, whose oldest parts date back to the 15th century, was partially redesigned in the 17th century. It is distinguished by its southern façade, dating from the 15th century, and its staircase with screws, elements protected since 1954.
The building is listed under the title of historical monuments by order of 15 September 1954, a recognition that specifically concerns the carved door of the south facade and the staircase with screws. Although its detailed history is not explicitly documented in available sources, its architecture reflects the characteristics of bourgeois or notable houses in Anjou, a region marked by its medieval and Renaissance heritage.
The administrative coordinates place this monument on the commune of Rosiers-sur-Loire, although some sources mention an approximate address at Gennes-Val-de-Loire, perhaps reflecting an evolution of the communal boundaries or a geographical confusion. The exact location remains subject to poor accuracy (level 5/10 according to available data), which may complicate its precise identification on the ground.
In the historical context of Anjou, the houses of that time often served as residences for merchants, wealthy artisans or small local nobles. Their architecture, combining defensive elements (such as fortified doors) and decorative (sculptures, stone stairs), illustrates the transition between the Middle Ages and modern times, where security and prestige coexisted in urban and periurban habitat.
The listing of historic monuments in 1954 underscores the heritage importance of this building, although the sources do not specify the exact reasons for this protection. It is likely that the carved door, typical of the 15th century local craftsmanship, and the staircase with screws, a remarkable architectural element, played a key role in this decision.
No information is available on the current use of the building (visit, rental, private dwelling) or any historical characters related to its construction or occupation. Sources are limited to architectural and administrative data, with no additional anecdotes or contextual details.
