First construction period 2e quart du XVIe siècle (≈ 1637)
Beginning of church building.
3e quart du XVIIe siècle
Second construction period
Second construction period 3e quart du XVIIe siècle (≈ 1762)
Continuation or completion of work.
3 décembre 1969
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 3 décembre 1969 (≈ 1969)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The church Saint-Martin de Tresson is a religious monument located in the municipality of Tresson, in the department of Sarthe (72), in the region Pays de la Loire. It was built in two main phases: during the 2nd quarter of the 16th century and the 3rd quarter of the 17th century. These periods of construction reflect the architectural and artistic evolutions of these periods, potentially combining late Gothic elements with classical influences.
Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 3 December 1969, the church is protected for its heritage interest. Today it belongs to the municipality of Tresson, as evidenced by its inscription in the cadastre under the reference A9 89. Although its detailed history is not specified in the available sources, its status as a listed monument underlines its local importance, both architecturally and historically. The location of the building, at 0 Rue du Lavoir, corresponds to a rural setting typical of the Sarthois villages.
Available data indicate that the church is open to the visit, although the practical arrangements (times, access) are not detailed. Its role in the community, as a place of worship and assembly, is part of the tradition of French parish churches, often at the heart of the social and religious life of villages. The Creative Commons license associated with a photograph of the monument suggests a documentary and tourist interest in this local heritage.