Château du Paty de Chenu
château
PA00109716
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1977)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château du Paty de Chenu — Château in Chenu (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109716. 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 1977), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures ainsi que le portail d'accès et le pont sur les douves qui l'accompagne (cad. C 465) : inscription par arrêté du 8 novembre 1977
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chenu, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Coulennes de Loué | Loué | 1977 |
| Château de Bonnetable (également sur commune de Bonnetable) | Briosne-lès-Sables | 1991 |
| Eglise de Chenu | Chenu | 1963 |
| Eglise de Vivoin | Vivoin | 1840 |
| Manoir de l'Echenay de Assé-le-Boisne | Assé-le-Boisne | 1969 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;18e 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 du Paty de Chenu located?
Château du Paty de Chenu is located in the commune of Chenu (Sarthe).
When was Château du Paty de Chenu protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109716 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château du Paty de Chenu built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.