Ancienne église Saint-Martin
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PA00109530
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1979)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne église Saint-Martin — église in Laval (Mayenne) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1979 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109530. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1979), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise Saint-Martin (ancienne) y compris les peintures murales (cad. CL 323) : classement par arrêté du 11 décembre 1979
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Laval, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0713°N, -0.7795°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Varennes-Bourreau | Saint-Denis-d'Anjou | 1964 |
| Eglise (ancienne) de La Cropte | La Cropte | 1978 |
| Maison-forte de l'Epronnière | Livré | 1994 |
| Château de Mortreux de Daon | Daon | 1933 |
| Château de Montecler de Châtres-la-Forêt | Châtres-la-Forêt |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;15e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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 église Saint-Martin located?
Ancienne église Saint-Martin is located in the commune of Laval (Mayenne).
When was Ancienne église Saint-Martin protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1979 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109530 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne église Saint-Martin built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0713°N, -0.7795°E