Château du Haut-Rasné
château
PA00109696
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château du Haut-Rasné — Château in Chahaignes (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 PA00109696. 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.
Château du Haut-Rasné (cad. C 430) : inscription par arrêté du 21 décembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chahaignes, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7467°N, 0.5208°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Parigné-l'Evêque | Parigné-l'Evêque | 1984 |
| Escalier du Pont-Neuf | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Manoir dit Le Follet de Saint-Pierre-du-Lorouër | Saint-Pierre-du-Lorouër | 1928 |
| Maison de la Reine-Bérangère | Le Mans | 1913 |
| Couvent de la Visitation (ancien) | Le Mans | 1906 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e quart 19e siècle. Attributed author: LEMOINE (maître de l'oeuvre).
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 du Haut-Rasné located?
Château du Haut-Rasné is located in the commune of Chahaignes (Sarthe).
When was Château du Haut-Rasné protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109696 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château du Haut-Rasné built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7467°N, 0.5208°E