Calvaire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe
calvaire monumental
PA00109897
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1978)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Calvaire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe — Calvaire monumental in Parcé-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109897. 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 1978), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Calvaire, à l'intersection des deux rues : inscription par arrêté du 22 février 1978
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Parcé-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.8399°N, -0.1976°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de la Buzardière | Changé | 1928 |
| Château des Bordeaux de Amné | Amné | 1984 |
| Château de Sablé-sur-Sarthe | Sablé-sur-Sarthe | 1983 |
| Hôtel Maillard de Château-du-Loir | Château-du-Loir | 1997 |
| Eglise de Sainte-Osmane | Sainte-Osmane | 1926 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 18e siècle.
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 Calvaire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe located?
Calvaire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe is located in the commune of Parcé-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe).
When was Calvaire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109897 in the Mérimée database.
When was Calvaire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.8399°N, -0.1976°E