Prieuré Saint-Médard de la Futaie
prieuré
PA00109603
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1988)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Prieuré Saint-Médard de la Futaie — Prieuré in Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109603. 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 1988), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Prieuré Saint-Médard de la Futaie avec son église (cad. E 175, 176) : inscription par arrêté du 3 octobre 1988
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.4158°N, -1.0135°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Celle grandmontaine des Bonhommes (ancienne) | Ballots | 1988 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Sixte | La Chapelle-Rainsouin | 2005 |
| Château du Coudray de Saint-Denis-du-Maine | Saint-Denis-du-Maine | 1985 |
| Camp gallo-romain et balneum de Rubricaire | Sainte-Gemmes-le-Robert | 1917 |
| Eglise de Hambers | Hambers | 1954 |
Loire Context
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 Saint-Médard de la Futaie located?
Prieuré Saint-Médard de la Futaie is located in the commune of Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie (Mayenne).
When was Prieuré Saint-Médard de la Futaie protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109603 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.4158°N, -1.0135°E