Château de Coulennes de Loué
château
PA00109779
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1977)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Coulennes de Loué — Château in Loué (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109779. 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 1977), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures du château et du pavillon carré ; chapelle ; douves avec leurs murs et leurs deux tourelles d'angle (cad. A 268, 271) : inscription par arrêté du 12 septembre 1977
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Loué, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0097°N, -0.1300°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Julien | Saint-Marceau | 1976 |
| Rotonde ferroviaire de Montabon | Montabon | 2010 |
| Presbytère de Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé | Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé | 1926 |
| Abbaye de Solesmes | Solesmes | 1875 |
| Château de la Marcellière | Marçon | 1985 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;16e siècle;18e 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 Coulennes de Loué located?
Château de Coulennes de Loué is located in the commune of Loué (Sarthe).
When was Château de Coulennes de Loué protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109779 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Coulennes de Loué built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;16e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0097°N, -0.1300°E