Ancienne celle grandmontaine de Montguyon
abbaye;site archéologique
PA00125649
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1993)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne celle grandmontaine de Montguyon — Abbaye;site archéologique in Placé (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1993 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Celle de la fin du 12e siècle, en partie relevée trois siècles plus tard.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00125649. 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 1993), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Parties subsistantes de l'église et de la celle ; assiette archéologique des bâtiments disparus et des cours (cad. E 304, 66p) : inscription par arrêté du 3 février 1993
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Placé, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.2489°N, -0.7977°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Menhir de la Roche de Gorron | Gorron | 1978 |
| Logis et grange du Plessis | Marigné-Peuton | 1988 |
| Maison dite maison du Porche | Chémeré-le-Roi | 1979 |
| Château d'Erbrée de Fromentières | Fromentières | 2010 |
| Ancien site fortifié du Menil-Barré | Saint-Germain-le-Guillaume | 1997 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e quart 12e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the earliest-protected buildings of the département — a landmark of the 1840 heritage wave.
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 Ancienne celle grandmontaine de Montguyon located?
Ancienne celle grandmontaine de Montguyon is located in the commune of Placé (Mayenne).
When was Ancienne celle grandmontaine de Montguyon protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1993 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00125649 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne celle grandmontaine de Montguyon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.2489°N, -0.7977°E