Eglise de Courcelles-la-Forêt
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PA00109729
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1929)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Courcelles-la-Forêt — église in Courcelles-la-Forêt (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1929 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109729. 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 1929), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Tombeau du 16e siècle attenant : inscription par arrêté du 10 avril 1929
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Courcelles-la-Forêt, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7842°N, -0.0170°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison dite des Deux Amis | Le Mans | 1946 |
| Cimetière de Parigné-l'Evêque | Parigné-l'Evêque | 1926 |
| Sol de maison à maison | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Château de la Groirie | Trangé | 1974 |
| Menhir de Courtevrais | Nogent-le-Bernard | 1983 |
Loire Context
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 Eglise de Courcelles-la-Forêt located?
Eglise de Courcelles-la-Forêt is located in the commune of Courcelles-la-Forêt (Sarthe).
When was Eglise de Courcelles-la-Forêt protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1929 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109729 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7842°N, -0.0170°E