Couvent de Bethanie de Ecommoy
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PA00109747
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1943)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Couvent de Bethanie de Ecommoy — Couvent in Ecommoy (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1943 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109747. 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 1943), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Deux pavillons jumeaux du 17e siècle élevés en bordure des douves et dépendant du couvent : inscription par arrêté du 31 mai 1943
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Ecommoy, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Sol de maison à maison | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Manoir (ancien) de Domfront-en-Champagne | Domfront-en-Champagne | 1944 |
| Eglise de Beaumont-sur-Dême | Beaumont-sur-Dême | 1950 |
| Manoir de la Corbinière | Mézières-sous-Lavardin | 1984 |
| Tour Saint-Pierre de Parcé-sur-Sarthe | Parcé-sur-Sarthe | 1963 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 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 Couvent de Bethanie de Ecommoy located?
Couvent de Bethanie de Ecommoy is located in the commune of Ecommoy (Sarthe).
When was Couvent de Bethanie de Ecommoy protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1943 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109747 in the Mérimée database.
When was Couvent de Bethanie de Ecommoy 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.