Château de Soulgé de Saulges
château
PA00109617
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1988)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Soulgé de Saulges — Château in Saulges (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109617. 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 1988), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ensemble : châtelet d'entrée, fuye, douves, logis, chapelle, remparts (cad. B2 89, 90, 91) : inscription par arrêté du 4 juillet 1988
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saulges, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.9972°N, -0.4305°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Cathédrale de la Trinité | Laval | 1840 |
| Menhir de Izé | Izé | 1978 |
| Ancien prieuré Sainte-Catherine de Varennes-l'Enfant | Epineux-le-Seguin | 1995 |
| Logis-hébergement du Haut-Rocher | Soulgé-sur-Ouette | 1989 |
| Château de Montecler (également sur commune de Châtres-la-Forêt) | Saint-Christophe-du-Luat | 2011 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e 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 Soulgé de Saulges located?
Château de Soulgé de Saulges is located in the commune of Saulges (Mayenne).
When was Château de Soulgé de Saulges protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109617 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Soulgé de Saulges built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.9972°N, -0.4305°E