Halles de René
marché couvert
PA00109916
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Halles de René — Marché couvert in René (Sarthe) 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 PA00109916. 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 : inscription par arrêté du 8 octobre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in René, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.2790°N, 0.2224°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Porte Romane de Le Mans | Le Mans | 1945 |
| Ancienne abbaye Saint-Vincent, actuellement lycée Bellevue | Le Mans | 1985 |
| Eglise de Saint-Georges-de-la-Couée | Saint-Georges-de-la-Couée | 1968 |
| Ensemble des bâtiments de l'ancienne usine de préparation de la chaux | Teloché | 2019 |
| Eglise de Coulaines | Coulaines | 1940 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e quart 16e 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 René located?
Halles de René is located in the commune of René (Sarthe).
When was Halles de René protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109916 in the Mérimée database.
When was Halles de René built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 2e quart 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.2790°N, 0.2224°E