Abbaye cistercienne de Bellebranche
abbaye
PA00109583
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1986)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Abbaye cistercienne de Bellebranche — Abbaye in Saint-Brice (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1986 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109583. 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 1986), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ancienne chapelle du logis abbatial, le bâtiment romain (aile des convers, réfectoire) , le logis dit chapelle Saint-Michel ; l'emplacement et les vestiges des églises et cloître disparus (cad. A 13, 18, 29, 30, 408, 410) : inscription par arrêté du 21 mai 1986
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Brice, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Jacques et Sainte-Anne de l'Ecluse | Brecé | 2019 |
| Grenier à sel de Craon | Craon | 1989 |
| Manoir de Fontenelle de Laigné | Laigné | 1964 |
| Château de Sainte-Suzanne | Sainte-Suzanne | 1984 |
| Château de la Vezouzière | Bouère | 1977 |
Loire Context
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 Abbaye cistercienne de Bellebranche located?
Abbaye cistercienne de Bellebranche is located in the commune of Saint-Brice (Mayenne).
When was Abbaye cistercienne de Bellebranche protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1986 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109583 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.