Halles de Craon
marché couvert
PA00109494
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Halles de Craon — Marché couvert in Craon (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109494. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Halles (cad. AM 349) : inscription par arrêté du 9 novembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Craon, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.8475°N, -0.9506°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Thuré de La Bazouge-des-Alleux | La Bazouge-des-Alleux | 1974 |
| Château de Poligny de Forcé | Forcé | 1992 |
| Menhir dit Pierre Longue de Lèverie | Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers | 1990 |
| Château des Linières de Ballée | Ballée | 1983 |
| Eglise Saint-Vénérand | Laval | 1975 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 19e 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 Halles de Craon located?
Halles de Craon is located in the commune of Craon (Mayenne).
When was Halles de Craon protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109494 in the Mérimée database.
When was Halles de Craon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.8475°N, -0.9506°E