Eglise de Villedieu (ancienne)
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PA00109702
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise de Villedieu (ancienne) — église in Chantenay-Villedieu (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 PA00109702. 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 de Villedieu (ancienne) (cad. ZE 13) : inscription par arrêté du 13 septembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chantenay-Villedieu, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.9392°N, -0.1644°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Saint-Pierre-du-Lorouër | Saint-Pierre-du-Lorouër | 1926 |
| Eglise de Vezot | Vezot | 1976 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Vallon-sur-Gée | Vallon-sur-Gée | 1932 |
| Maison de Le Mans | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Maison des Architectes | Le Lude | 1932 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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 Villedieu (ancienne) located?
Eglise de Villedieu (ancienne) is located in the commune of Chantenay-Villedieu (Sarthe).
When was Eglise de Villedieu (ancienne) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109702 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise de Villedieu (ancienne) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.9392°N, -0.1644°E