Prieuré Saint-Augustin (ancien)
prieuré
PA00109921
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1974)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Prieuré Saint-Augustin (ancien) — Prieuré in Rouessé-Fontaine (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109921. 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 1974), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures, ainsi que l'escalier intérieur (cad. AB 37) : inscription par arrêté du 19 avril 1974
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Rouessé-Fontaine, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.3227°N, 0.1523°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Chevillé | Chevillé | 1912 |
| Château de Semur-en-Vallon | Semur-en-Vallon | 1927 |
| Manoir (ancien) de Domfront-en-Champagne | Domfront-en-Champagne | 1944 |
| Ensemble castral de Saint-Rémy-du-Val | Saint-Rémy-du-Val | 2015 |
| Eglise de Mansigné | Mansigné | 1926 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;18e siècle;20e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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 Saint-Augustin (ancien) located?
Prieuré Saint-Augustin (ancien) is located in the commune of Rouessé-Fontaine (Sarthe).
When was Prieuré Saint-Augustin (ancien) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1974 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109921 in the Mérimée database.
When was Prieuré Saint-Augustin (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;18e siècle;20e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.3227°N, 0.1523°E