Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié
chapelle
PA00109110
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1965)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié — Chapelle in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109110. 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 1965), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié y compris son mobilier (cad. F 308) : classement par arrêté du 8 septembre 1965
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1778°N, 0.0551°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Briqueterie Le Croc de Les Rairies | Les Rairies | 1995 |
| Hôpital Saint-Jean (ancien) | Montreuil-Bellay | 1967 |
| Menhir dit de l'Accomodement | Montreuil-Bellay | 1967 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Artannes-sur-Thouet | Artannes-sur-Thouet | 1984 |
| Eglise de Brissac de Brissac-Quincé | Brissac-Quincé | 1978 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 Pitié located?
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié is located in the commune of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1965 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109110 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1778°N, 0.0551°E