Eglise de Parigné-l’Evêque
église
PA00109903
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Parigné-l'Evêque — église in Parigné-l'Evêque (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 PA00109903. 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. AC 104) : inscription par arrêté du 16 juillet 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Parigné-l'Evêque, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.9377°N, 0.3655°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de la Roche-Mailly | Requeil | 1975 |
| Château de Bonnetable (également sur commune de Briosne-les-Sables) | Bonnétable | 1991 |
| Chapelle de Flacé de Souligné-sous-Ballon | Souligné-sous-Ballon | 1946 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Lamnay | Lamnay | 1994 |
| Manoir de la Cour de Coudrecieux | Coudrecieux | 2005 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;1er quart 17e siècle;2e moitié 19e 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 Parigné-l'Evêque located?
Eglise de Parigné-l'Evêque is located in the commune of Parigné-l'Evêque (Sarthe).
When was Eglise de Parigné-l'Evêque protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109903 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Parigné-l'Evêque built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;1er quart 17e siècle;2e moitié 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.9377°N, 0.3655°E