Château de la Pihoraye
château
PA00109578
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1976)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Pihoraye — Château in Pontmain (Mayenne) 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 PA00109578. 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 (cad. E 95) : inscription par arrêté du 6 octobre 1976
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Pontmain, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.3939°N, -1.0157°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Châtillon-sur-Colmont | Châtillon-sur-Colmont | 2012 |
| Immeuble dit de Maistre Julien Briand | Laval | 1929 |
| Ancienne celle grandmontaine de Montguyon | Placé | 1993 |
| Eglise paroissiale de Brecé | Brecé | 1989 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Parné-sur-Roc | Parné-sur-Roc | 1998 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 3e quart 17e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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 Pihoraye located?
Château de la Pihoraye is located in the commune of Pontmain (Mayenne).
When was Château de la Pihoraye protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109578 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Pihoraye built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 3e quart 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.3939°N, -1.0157°E