Château de Benehard de Chahaignes
château
PA00109695
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1987)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Benehard de Chahaignes — Château in Chahaignes (Sarthe) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109695. 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 1987), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ensemble du château, y compris le pavillon du 17e siècle, les communs et les jardins avec leurs clôtures, portes, degrés et dépendances (cad. B 482 à 486, 837 à 847) : classement par arrêté du 11 août 1987
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chahaignes, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7669°N, 0.5322°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Lombron | Lombron | 1973 |
| Ancienne grange dîmière de la Merrie | Chenu | 1993 |
| église Saint-Maximin de Montreuil | Joué-en-Charnie | 2018 |
| Maison de La Ferté-Bernard | La Ferté-Bernard | 1926 |
| Eglise de Bouër | Bouër | 1927 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle;17e 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 Château de Benehard de Chahaignes located?
Château de Benehard de Chahaignes is located in the commune of Chahaignes (Sarthe).
When was Château de Benehard de Chahaignes protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109695 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Benehard de Chahaignes built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7669°N, 0.5322°E