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Château de Ballon, Ballon-Saint Mars

Château de Ballon

Ballon Castle

Ballon-Saint Mars

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Where
Ballon-Saint Mars

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Château de Ballon stands in Ballon-Saint Mars (Sarthe), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Ballon-Saint Mars, in the Sarthe department, this château carries the legacy of a fortress fought over throughout the Middle Ages. Its present appearance dates largely from the late 15th century, the period that shaped the building as it stands today. Listed as a historic monument, it reflects the defensive architecture of that era.

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What to know

  • The château is located in the commune of Ballon-Saint Mars, in the Sarthe department.
  • Its current architecture dates back to the late 15th century.
  • The building is a listed historic monument.
  • No information on opening hours, prices or visiting conditions is available here.

Where this château is

Ballon-Saint Mars · Sarthe · Pays de la Loire

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Address

72290 Ballon-Saint Mars

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00109676
Period of construction
15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

When was the château de Ballon built?
Its present form dates from the late 15th century, though the site had a military role throughout the Middle Ages.
Is the château de Ballon a protected site?
Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.
Where is the château de Ballon located?
It stands in the commune of Ballon-Saint Mars, in the Sarthe department.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Sarthe

From the same period — 15e siècle

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