Eglise paroissiale Saint-Sixte
église paroissiale
PA53000021
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (2005)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise paroissiale Saint-Sixte — église paroissiale in La Chapelle-Rainsouin (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 2005 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Eglise à l'origine romane, agrandie entre 1480 et 1525. La restauration menée à la fin du 19e siècle par l'architecte Louis Garnier a conservé le décor sculpté du 16e siècle.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA53000021. 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 2005), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
L'église en totalité (cad. C 464) : inscription par arrêté du 7 novembre 2005
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in La Chapelle-Rainsouin, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0984°N, -0.5196°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château du Plessis-Bochard | Saint-Pierre-des-Nids | 1996 |
| Eglise paroissiale de Brecé | Brecé | 1989 |
| Allée couverte de la Hamelinière | Chantrigné | 1932 |
| Logis seigneurial de Viaulnay | Loigné-sur-Mayenne | 1991 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Parné-sur-Roc | Parné-sur-Roc | 1998 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;4e quart 15e siècle;1er quart 16e siècle. Attributed author: Garnier Louis (architecte).
Relative significance
Among the earliest-protected buildings of the département — a landmark of the 1840 heritage wave.
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 paroissiale Saint-Sixte located?
Eglise paroissiale Saint-Sixte is located in the commune of La Chapelle-Rainsouin (Mayenne).
When was Eglise paroissiale Saint-Sixte protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 2005 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA53000021 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise paroissiale Saint-Sixte built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;4e quart 15e siècle;1er quart 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0984°N, -0.5196°E