Château de Villaines de Louplande
château
PA00109780
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Villaines de Louplande — Château in Louplande (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) 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 PA00109780. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures ; escalier avec sa rampe en fer forgé ; douves avec leur pont ; fuie (cad. E 424, 426) : inscription par arrêté du 13 septembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Louplande, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Couvent des Ursulines (ancien) | Le Mans | 1980 |
| Chapelle des Etrichets | Saint-Saturnin | 1978 |
| Château de Semur-en-Vallon | Semur-en-Vallon | 1927 |
| Manoir de la Chevallerie | Sainte-Cérotte | 1986 |
| Dolmen dit La Pierre couverte | Duneau | 1889 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 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 Villaines de Louplande located?
Château de Villaines de Louplande is located in the commune of Louplande (Sarthe).
When was Château de Villaines de Louplande protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109780 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Villaines de Louplande built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.