Château du Bois du Maine
château
PA00109580
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1967)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château du Bois du Maine — Château in Rennes-en-Grenouilles (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1967 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109580. 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 1967), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures (cad. A 125) : inscription par arrêté du 27 octobre 1967
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Rennes-en-Grenouilles, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.4975°N, -0.5179°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Feu de Juvigné | Juvigné | 2010 |
| Allée couverte de la cote 197 en forêt de Mayenne | Vautorte | 1990 |
| Château de Goué de Fougerolles-du-Plessis | Fougerolles-du-Plessis | 1973 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Pierre | Mée | 1991 |
| Cimetière communal de Bouère | Bouère | 2005 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;16e siècle;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 du Bois du Maine located?
Château du Bois du Maine is located in the commune of Rennes-en-Grenouilles (Mayenne).
When was Château du Bois du Maine protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1967 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109580 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château du Bois du Maine built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;16e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.4975°N, -0.5179°E