Château de Bellefille
château
PA00109712
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1973)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Bellefille — Château in Chemiré-le-Gaudin (Sarthe) 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 PA00109712. 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.
Façades et toitures du château et des communs ; portail d'entrée et pigeonnier (cad. A 469) : inscription par arrêté du 11 avril 1973
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chemiré-le-Gaudin, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| église Saint-Maximin de Montreuil | Joué-en-Charnie | 2018 |
| Maison de Le Mans | Le Mans | 1926 |
| Château de Coulennes de Loué | Loué | 1977 |
| Ilôt urbain constitué par l'ancienne auberge de la Fontaine et les deux habitations voisines | Le Mans | 1991 |
| Pont (ancien) de Beaumont-sur-Sarthe | Beaumont-sur-Sarthe | 1988 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle;18e 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 Château de Bellefille located?
Château de Bellefille is located in the commune of Chemiré-le-Gaudin (Sarthe).
When was Château de Bellefille protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109712 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Bellefille built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.