Chapelle priorale Saint-Léger
chapelle
PA00109904
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1988)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle priorale Saint-Léger — Chapelle in Piacé (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
La chapelle du 13e siècle, dépendant du prieuré fondé en 1090 au profit de l'abbaye Saint-Vincent du Mans, présente une qualité architecturale très pure dans ses percements et décors multiples (non restaurés au 19e siècle).
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109904. 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 1988), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle (cad. ZL 7) : inscription par arrêté du 28 novembre 1988
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Piacé, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.2605°N, 0.1083°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Saint-Célerin | Saint-Célerin | 1984 |
| Maison dite des Deux Amis | Le Mans | 1946 |
| Eglise de Juigné-sur-Sarthe | Juigné-sur-Sarthe | 1981 |
| Manoir de Gautret de Sablé-sur-Sarthe | Sablé-sur-Sarthe | 1996 |
| Château (ancien) de La Ferté-Bernard | La Ferté-Bernard | 1981 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e 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 priorale Saint-Léger located?
Chapelle priorale Saint-Léger is located in the commune of Piacé (Sarthe).
When was Chapelle priorale Saint-Léger protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109904 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle priorale Saint-Léger 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: 48.2605°N, 0.1083°E