Chapelle Saint-Jean de Montfaucon
chapelle
PA00109188
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1973)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Chapelle Saint-Jean de Montfaucon — Chapelle in Montfaucon (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) 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 PA00109188. 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 1973), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Chapelle Saint-Jean (cad. A 207) : classement par arrêté du 20 décembre 1973
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Montfaucon, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1003°N, -1.1230°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancien collège ou ancienne abbaye du Loroux | Vernantes | 2008 |
| Eglise de Béhuard | Béhuard | 1862 |
| Château de Mantelon de Denée | Denée | 2003 |
| Château du Bois-Guignot | Bécon-les-Granits | 2006 |
| Château du Bouchet de Lasse | Lasse | 1991 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;14e siècle;17e 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 Saint-Jean de Montfaucon located?
Chapelle Saint-Jean de Montfaucon is located in the commune of Montfaucon (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Chapelle Saint-Jean de Montfaucon protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109188 in the Mérimée database.
When was Chapelle Saint-Jean de Montfaucon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;14e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1003°N, -1.1230°E