Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs
chapelle;cimetière
PA00109945
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1976)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs — Chapelle;cimetière in Saint-Jean-d'Assé (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109945. 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 1976), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs, ainsi que l'ancien cimetière qui l'entoure, avec ses croix (cad. D 134) : inscription par arrêté du 21 juin 1976
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Jean-d'Assé, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.1442°N, 0.1248°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Poillé-sur-Vègre | Poillé-sur-Vègre | 1928 |
| Maison de Le Mans | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Château (ancien) de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe | Fresnay-sur-Sarthe | 1926 |
| Manoir de Venevelles de Luché-Pringé | Luché-Pringé | 1963 |
| Couvent de la Visitation (ancien) | Le Mans | 1906 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle.
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 Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs located?
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs is located in the commune of Saint-Jean-d'Assé (Sarthe).
When was Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109945 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs 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: 48.1442°N, 0.1248°E