Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde
chapelle
PA00109355
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1973)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde — Chapelle in Seiches-sur-le-Loir (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109355. 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 1973), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde (cad. A 615) : inscription par arrêté du 30 janvier 1973
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Seiches-sur-le-Loir, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5992°N, -0.3638°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château du Fresne de Auverse | Auverse | 1999 |
| Château Rivet de Les Ponts-de-Cé | Les Ponts-de-Cé | 1964 |
| Château de Bois-Geslin | Armaillé | 1991 |
| Château de Les Ponts-de-Cé | Les Ponts-de-Cé | 1862 |
| Eglise Saint-Michel de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye | Fontevraud-l'Abbaye | 1955 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 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 Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde located?
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde is located in the commune of Seiches-sur-le-Loir (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109355 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5992°N, -0.3638°E