Château de la Grifferie
château
PA00109781
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1976)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Grifferie — Château in Luché-Pringé (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109781. 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 1976), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures du château et des communs ; pièces suivantes avec leur décor : grand salon, petit salon, salle à manger et bibliothèque (cad. YK 14, 17, 25) : inscription par arrêté du 24 juin 1976
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Luché-Pringé, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.6780°N, 0.1563°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Sol de maison à maison | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Maison de Le Mans | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Eglise de Gesnes-le-Gandelin | Gesnes-le-Gandelin | 1927 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Pierre | Avezé | 1989 |
| Château de Dobert de Avoise | Avoise | 1989 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e 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 la Grifferie located?
Château de la Grifferie is located in the commune of Luché-Pringé (Sarthe).
When was Château de la Grifferie protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109781 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Grifferie built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.6780°N, 0.1563°E