Eglise Saint-Pierre de Auvers-le-Hamon
église
PA00109669
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1978)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Auvers-le-Hamon — église in Auvers-le-Hamon (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Peintures murales des 15e et 16e siècles
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109669. 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 1978), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. AB 119) : inscription par arrêté du 23 août 1978
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Auvers-le-Hamon, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.9028°N, -0.3506°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Bléteau de Le Grand-Lucé | Le Grand-Lucé | 1993 |
| Abbaye de Solesmes | Solesmes | 1875 |
| Château du Haut-Rasné | Chahaignes | 1984 |
| Manoir de Venevelles de Luché-Pringé | Luché-Pringé | 1963 |
| Eglise de Saint-Vincent-du-Lorouër | Saint-Vincent-du-Lorouër | 1997 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 11e siècle;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 Saint-Pierre de Auvers-le-Hamon located?
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Auvers-le-Hamon is located in the commune of Auvers-le-Hamon (Sarthe).
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Auvers-le-Hamon protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109669 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Pierre de Auvers-le-Hamon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 11e siècle;12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.9028°N, -0.3506°E