Tour Saint-Pierre de Parcé-sur-Sarthe
édifice fortifié
PA00109899
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1963)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Tour Saint-Pierre de Parcé-sur-Sarthe — édifice fortifié in Parcé-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1963 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109899. 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 1963), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Tour Saint-Pierre (cad. B 200) : inscription par arrêté du 16 septembre 1963
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Parcé-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.8434°N, -0.1991°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de Beaumont de Joué-en-Charnie | Joué-en-Charnie | 1980 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Pierre | Avezé | 1989 |
| Eglise Saint-Blaise de La Chapelle-Gaugain | Loir-en-Vallée | 2020 |
| Église Notre-Dame de Beaumont-Pied-de-Boeuf | Beaumont-Pied-de-Boeuf | 2015 |
| Prieuré bénédictin Sainte-Marie-Madeleine (ancien) | Oizé | 1989 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e 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 Tour Saint-Pierre de Parcé-sur-Sarthe located?
Tour Saint-Pierre de Parcé-sur-Sarthe is located in the commune of Parcé-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe).
When was Tour Saint-Pierre de Parcé-sur-Sarthe protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1963 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109899 in the Mérimée database.
When was Tour Saint-Pierre de Parcé-sur-Sarthe built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.8434°N, -0.1991°E