Construction of the first building XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Initial medieval house corps.
XVIe siècle
Added second building
Added second building XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Tower and stone staircase.
28 décembre 1984
Protection for historical monuments
Protection for historical monuments 28 décembre 1984 (≈ 1984)
Classification of the turret, inscription of the facades.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The stair turret (Box D 371): classification by decree of 28 December 1984; Facades and roofs (Case D 371): entry by order of 28 December 1984
Key figures
Information non disponible - No names cited in the sources
Undocumented owners or architects.
Origin and history
The castle of the Balluère stands on a hillside overlooking the road between Noyen-sur-Sarthe and Pirmil, in the department of Sarthe. It consists of two distinct buildings: one dating from the 14th century, the other from the 16th century, the latter being flanked by a tower-donor sheltering a stone staircase. This square architecture reflects stylistic evolutions between the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
The facades and roofs of the castle were listed as historical monuments on 28 December 1984, while the stair turret was ranked the same day. These protections highlight the heritage value of the building, particularly for its stone staircase and its partially preserved medieval structure.
Located at 1 Road from Tassé to Pirmil (INSEE code 72237), the castle is referenced in the Merimée base and documented by sources such as Monumentum and Wikipedia. Its architectural history, marked by successive additions, makes it a witness to the transformations of the Sarthois castles between the 14th and 16th centuries. No information is available on its historic owners or current use (visits, accommodation).
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