Eglise d’Athenay de Chemiré-le-Gaudin
église
PA00109715
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1988)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise d'Athenay de Chemiré-le-Gaudin — église in Chemiré-le-Gaudin (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109715. 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 1988), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise d'Athenay (cad. ZC 56) : inscription par arrêté du 20 juin 1988
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chemiré-le-Gaudin, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.9507°N, -0.0185°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de la Corbinière | Mézières-sous-Lavardin | 1984 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-des-Monts | Saint-Martin-des-Monts | 2015 |
| Presbytère (ancien) de Pizieux | Pizieux | 1926 |
| Château du Tronchet de Le Tronchet | Le Tronchet | 1997 |
| Ilôt urbain constitué par l'ancienne auberge de la Fontaine et les deux habitations voisines | Le Mans | 1991 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;17e 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 Eglise d'Athenay de Chemiré-le-Gaudin located?
Eglise d'Athenay de Chemiré-le-Gaudin is located in the commune of Chemiré-le-Gaudin (Sarthe).
When was Eglise d'Athenay de Chemiré-le-Gaudin protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109715 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise d'Athenay de Chemiré-le-Gaudin built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.9507°N, -0.0185°E