Construction of the chapel XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Presumed period of construction of the monument.
27 décembre 1972
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 27 décembre 1972 (≈ 1972)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle de la Marsaulaie (Box AY 414) : inscription by order of 27 December 1972
Key figures
Information non disponible - No historical character mentioned
Sources don't quote any related actors.
Origin and history
The chapel of La Marsaulaie is a religious building located in the commune of Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the 16th century, it is a typical example of the religious architecture of this period in Anjou. Its designation as historic monuments in 1972 reflects its local and regional heritage importance.
The chapel is located precisely at 30 Rue de la Marsaulaye, although the sources indicate a location accuracy deemed mediocre (level 5/10). Owned by the commune, it is part of the protected monuments of the department, as attested by its SEO in the base Mérimée under the code cadastral AY 414. No information is available on its current use (visits, religious services, etc.).
The sixteenth century in Anjou is marked by a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where chapels and churches play a central role in community life. These buildings served not only as places of worship, but also as social and cultural landmarks for rural populations. The chapel of the Marsaulaie fits in this context, although the sources do not specify its sponsor or its detailed history.
