Fontaine Carnot de La Ferté-Bernard
fontaine
PA00109996
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1989)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Fontaine Carnot de La Ferté-Bernard — Fontaine in La Ferté-Bernard (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109996. 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 1989), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Fontaine Carnot (cad. D 119) : inscription par arrêté du 11 septembre 1989
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in La Ferté-Bernard, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.1857°N, 0.6533°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Logis de Biard de Chevillé | Chevillé | 2014 |
| Sol de maison à maison | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Croix (près de l'église d'Athenay) | Chemiré-le-Gaudin | 1928 |
| Sol de maison à maison | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Mamers | Mamers | 1911 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle;17e siècle.
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 Fontaine Carnot de La Ferté-Bernard located?
Fontaine Carnot de La Ferté-Bernard is located in the commune of La Ferté-Bernard (Sarthe).
When was Fontaine Carnot de La Ferté-Bernard protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109996 in the Mérimée database.
When was Fontaine Carnot de La Ferté-Bernard built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle;17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.1857°N, 0.6533°E