Château des Roches de Sceaux-sur-Huisne
château
PA00109966
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château des Roches de Sceaux-sur-Huisne — Château in Sceaux-sur-Huisne (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 PA00109966. 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 du château, à l'exclusion de celles du bâtiment des communs accolés à l'ouest ; oratoire au rez-de-chaussée de la tour nord-ouest ; caves voutées et pièces en sous-sol : inscription par arrêté du 27 juin 1984
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Sceaux-sur-Huisne, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0948°N, 0.5570°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Saint-Pierre-du-Lorouër | Saint-Pierre-du-Lorouër | 1926 |
| Manoir de Mirebeau de Vivoin | Vivoin | 1998 |
| Eglise de Villedieu (ancienne) | Chantenay-Villedieu | 1984 |
| Hôtel Nepveu de Rouillon | Le Mans | 1946 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Pré | Le Mans | 1840 |
Loire Context
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 des Roches de Sceaux-sur-Huisne located?
Château des Roches de Sceaux-sur-Huisne is located in the commune of Sceaux-sur-Huisne (Sarthe).
When was Château des Roches de Sceaux-sur-Huisne protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109966 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0948°N, 0.5570°E