Halles aux grains de Saint-Calais
halle
PA00109931
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1987)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Halles aux grains de Saint-Calais — Halle in Saint-Calais (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109931. 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 1987), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Halles aux grains (cad. AK 528, 529) : inscription par arrêté du 13 novembre 1987
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété du département ; propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Calais, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.9210°N, 0.7433°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Menhir dit de la Pierre Levée | Dissay-sous-Courcillon | 1982 |
| Château de la Chesnaye | Saint-Mars-de-Locquenay | 1997 |
| Manoir de Couesmes de Ancinnes | Ancinnes | 2005 |
| Tour des remparts (ancienne) | Sablé-sur-Sarthe | 1970 |
| Château de Montmirail | Montmirail | 1964 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 3e quart 19e siècle. Attributed author: LANDRON Eugène (maître de l'oeuvre).
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 Halles aux grains de Saint-Calais located?
Halles aux grains de Saint-Calais is located in the commune of Saint-Calais (Sarthe).
When was Halles aux grains de Saint-Calais protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109931 in the Mérimée database.
When was Halles aux grains de Saint-Calais built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 3e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.9210°N, 0.7433°E