Château de la Balluère
château
PA00109905
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Balluère — Château in Pirmil (Sarthe) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109905. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La tourelle d'escalier (cad. D 371) : classement par arrêté du 28 décembre 1984 ; Façades et toitures (cad. D 371) : inscription par arrêté du 28 décembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Pirmil, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.8986°N, -0.1076°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Fraimbault | Saint-Georges-de-la-Couée | 1971 |
| Cour de Justice (ancienne) dénommée aussi Le Temple | Asnières-sur-Vègre | 1991 |
| Château de Sillé-le-Guillaume | Sillé-le-Guillaume | 1889 |
| Château du Paty de Chenu | Chenu | 1977 |
| Sol de maison à maison | Le Mans | 1945 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 la Balluère located?
Château de la Balluère is located in the commune of Pirmil (Sarthe).
When was Château de la Balluère protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109905 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Balluère built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.8986°N, -0.1076°E