Chapelle du Genneteil
chapelle
PA00109481
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1980)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle du Genneteil — Chapelle in Château-Gontier (Mayenne) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109481. 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 1980), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle du Genneteil, y compris les peintures murales (cad. AE 321) : classement par arrêté du 9 juillet 1980
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Château-Gontier, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.8284°N, -0.6986°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Montfléaux | Saint-Denis-de-Gastines | 1929 |
| Menhir dénommé La Pierre de l'Horloge | Saint-Saturnin-du-Limet | 1953 |
| Chapelle des Calvairiennes | Mayenne | 1967 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Louvigné | Louvigné | 2018 |
| Grenier à sel de Craon | Craon | 1991 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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 du Genneteil located?
Chapelle du Genneteil is located in the commune of Château-Gontier (Mayenne).
When was Chapelle du Genneteil protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109481 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle du Genneteil built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.8284°N, -0.6986°E