Chapelle de la Papillaie
chapelle
PA00108868
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1970)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle de la Papillaie — Chapelle in Angers (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1970 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00108868. 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 1970), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle de la Papillaie (cad. F 1954) : inscription par arrêté du 7 décembre 1970
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4598°N, -0.5994°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château-Bosset ou château Bocé | Durtal | 1987 |
| Eglise Saint-Samson (ancienne) | Angers | 1972 |
| Moulin à vent du Rat de Challain-la-Potherie | Challain-la-Potherie | 1975 |
| Porte du Moulin de Montreuil-Bellay | Montreuil-Bellay | 1976 |
| Manoir de la Chouanière | Montreuil-sur-Maine | 1973 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e 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 Chapelle de la Papillaie located?
Chapelle de la Papillaie is located in the commune of Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Chapelle de la Papillaie protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1970 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00108868 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle de la Papillaie built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4598°N, -0.5994°E