Eglise de Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon
église
PA00109949
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1975)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon — église in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon (Sarthe) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109949. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1975), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. AB 85) : classement par arrêté du 28 juillet 1975
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.1727°N, 0.2464°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Gesnes-le-Gandelin | Gesnes-le-Gandelin | 1927 |
| Château (ancien) de La Ferté-Bernard | La Ferté-Bernard | 1981 |
| Dolmen dit La Pierre couverte | Duneau | 1889 |
| Hôtel Petot de Le Mans | Le Mans | 1947 |
| Manoir de l'Echenay de Assé-le-Boisne | Assé-le-Boisne | 1969 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle;15e siècle;16e siècle;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 Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon located?
Eglise de Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon is located in the commune of Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon (Sarthe).
When was Eglise de Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1975 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109949 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle;15e siècle;16e siècle;19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.1727°N, 0.2464°E