Château de la Marcellière
château
PA00109876
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1985)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Marcellière — Château in Marçon (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1985 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109876. 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 1985), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Château de la Marcellière et ses dépendances (cad. E 223, 224) : inscription par arrêté du 19 décembre 1985
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Marçon, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.6972°N, 0.5590°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Jouin de Peray | Peray | 2000 |
| Presbytère (ancien) de Domfront-en-Champagne | Domfront-en-Champagne | 1992 |
| Pavillon de Malédor de Le Lude | Le Lude | 1973 |
| Sol de maison à maison | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Habit | Domfront-en-Champagne | 1972 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle;1er quart 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 la Marcellière located?
Château de la Marcellière is located in the commune of Marçon (Sarthe).
When was Château de la Marcellière protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1985 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109876 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Marcellière built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle;1er quart 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.6972°N, 0.5590°E