Celle grandmontaine des Bonhommes (ancienne)
prieuré
PA00109461
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1988)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Celle grandmontaine des Bonhommes (ancienne) — Prieuré in Ballots (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109461. 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 1988), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Celle grandmontaine des Bonhommes (ancienne) (cad. ZX 28 à 30) : inscription par arrêté du 3 octobre 1988
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Ballots, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.8764°N, -1.0599°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Martin | Saint-Martin-du-Limet | 1992 |
| Manoir de Rouessé de Laval | Laval | 1987 |
| Chapelle seigneuriale de Favières | Brecé | 1991 |
| Château de la Lande de Niafles | Niafles | 1987 |
| Château de la Pihoraye | Pontmain | 1976 |
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 Celle grandmontaine des Bonhommes (ancienne) located?
Celle grandmontaine des Bonhommes (ancienne) is located in the commune of Ballots (Mayenne).
When was Celle grandmontaine des Bonhommes (ancienne) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109461 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.8764°N, -1.0599°E