Eglise de Saussay de Montfort-le-Gesnois
église
PA00109883
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1973)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Saussay de Montfort-le-Gesnois — église in Montfort-le-Gesnois (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109883. 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 1973), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise de Saussay, y compris les peintures murales (cad. B 10) : inscription par arrêté du 13 novembre 1973
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Montfort-le-Gesnois, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0655°N, 0.3893°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ensemble castral de Saint-Rémy-du-Val | Saint-Rémy-du-Val | 2015 |
| Château de Lucé de Le Grand-Lucé | Le Grand-Lucé | 1998 |
| Eglise de Beaumont-sur-Dême | Beaumont-sur-Dême | 1950 |
| Maison dite de Malicorne | Crosmières | 1978 |
| Eglise de Pirmil | Pirmil | 1912 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 10e siècle;11e siècle;12e siècle;16e siècle.
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 Saussay de Montfort-le-Gesnois located?
Eglise de Saussay de Montfort-le-Gesnois is located in the commune of Montfort-le-Gesnois (Sarthe).
When was Eglise de Saussay de Montfort-le-Gesnois protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1973 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109883 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Saussay de Montfort-le-Gesnois built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 10e siècle;11e siècle;12e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0655°N, 0.3893°E