Construction of the chapel XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Period of construction mentioned in the sources.
21 mai 1969
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 21 mai 1969 (≈ 1969)
Registration order for monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapel of the cemetery (Box AB 162): inscription by order of 21 May 1969
Origin and history
The chapel of the Angels of Mesnil-en-Vallée is a religious building located in the cemetery of the municipality of Mesnil-en-Vallée in Maine-et-Loire. Built in the 19th century, it embodies the funerary architecture typical of this period, marked by special attention to burial sites and their integration into the communal landscape. Its designation as a historical monument in 1969 reflects its heritage value and its role in local history.
The chapel is part of a rural context where even modest religious buildings played a central role in community life. In the 19th century, cemeteries, once located around churches, were gradually moved to the outskirts of villages for health and urban reasons. This monument thus reflects the social and cultural developments of its time, while serving as a place of recollection for the inhabitants. Its current location, in the communal cemetery, highlights its link with funeral practices and the collective memory of the Mesnil-en-Vallée.
According to available sources, including the Mérimée and Monumentum base, the chapel has been protected since 1969 by a decree of inscription. It belongs to the commune and is located precisely in the cemetery, as indicated by its cadastre (AB 162). Although little documented about its detailed architectural features, its existence attests to the importance of small religious buildings in the Angelian heritage. Geographical data place it near the Rue de la Peltrie, confirming its anchoring in the local urban fabric.
