Eglise de Le Breil-sur-Mérize
église
PA00109693
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Le Breil-sur-Mérize — église in Le Breil-sur-Mérize (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 PA00109693. 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.
Eglise (cad. A 329) : inscription par arrêté du 8 octobre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Le Breil-sur-Mérize, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0088°N, 0.4754°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Lavaré | Lavaré | 2004 |
| Château de Benehard de Chahaignes | Chahaignes | 1987 |
| Ancienne grange dîmière de la Merrie | Chenu | 1993 |
| Eglise de Ponthouin de Mézières-sur-Ponthouin | Mézières-sur-Ponthouin | 2016 |
| Manoir de Pontigné de Auvers-le-Hamon | Auvers-le-Hamon | 1989 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle;14e siècle;15e 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 de Le Breil-sur-Mérize located?
Eglise de Le Breil-sur-Mérize is located in the commune of Le Breil-sur-Mérize (Sarthe).
When was Eglise de Le Breil-sur-Mérize protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109693 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Le Breil-sur-Mérize built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle;14e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0088°N, 0.4754°E