Eglise Saint-Martin (ancienne)
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PA00109568
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1982)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Martin (ancienne) — église in Montsûrs (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109568. 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 1982), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Parties subsistantes, y compris les peintures murales (cad. B 1015) : inscription par arrêté du 30 avril 1982
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Montsûrs, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.1311°N, -0.5473°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château du Roseray de Ballots | Ballots | 1989 |
| Ancienne abbaye cistercienne de Clairmont | Olivet;La Brûlatte | 1957 |
| Château de Soulgé de Saulges | Saulges | 1988 |
| Château de Montecler (également sur commune de Châtres-la-Forêt) | Saint-Christophe-du-Luat | 2011 |
| Cimetière communal de Bouère | Bouère | 2005 |
Loire Context
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 Saint-Martin (ancienne) located?
Eglise Saint-Martin (ancienne) is located in the commune of Montsûrs (Mayenne).
When was Eglise Saint-Martin (ancienne) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109568 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.1311°N, -0.5473°E