Prieuré génovéfain (ancien)
prieuré
PA00109645
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1990)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Prieuré génovéfain (ancien) — Prieuré in Mée (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109645. 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 1990), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Prieuré génovéfain (ancien) , avec la grange voisine et son appentis et les douves (cad. B 345, 346, 348) : inscription par arrêté du 24 décembre 1990
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Mée, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7972°N, -0.8600°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Halles-Mairie de Evron | Evron | 1985 |
| Dolmen dit des Erves de Sainte-Suzanne | Sainte-Suzanne | 1889 |
| Château de Bourgon de Montourtier | Montourtier | 1994 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Préaux | Préaux | 2000 |
| Château des Ifs de Montsûrs | Montsûrs | 1998 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e moitié 17e 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 Prieuré génovéfain (ancien) located?
Prieuré génovéfain (ancien) is located in the commune of Mée (Mayenne).
When was Prieuré génovéfain (ancien) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109645 in the Mérimée database.
When was Prieuré génovéfain (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 2e moitié 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7972°N, -0.8600°E