Saint-Jean-des-Échelles | |
Commune Status: | Commune |
Arrondissement: | Mamers |
Canton: | Saint-Calais |
Insee: | 72292 |
Postal Code: | 72320 |
Mayor: | Yves Goullier[1] |
Term: | 2020 - 2026 |
Intercommunality: | Pays de l'Huisne Sarthoise |
Coordinates: | 48.1297°N 0.7131°W |
Elevation Min M: | 104 |
Elevation Max M: | 200 |
Area Km2: | 10.64 |
Saint-Jean-des-Échelles (in French pronounced as /sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃ de.z‿eʃɛl/) is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays de la Loire in north-western France.
There are two notable buildings in Saint-Jean-des-Échelles. The parish church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste dates from the 12ht century. It contains ten bas-reliefs from the 16th century,and three altars and altarpieces from the 18th century. The whole is listed as a historical monument. Secondly, Courtangis Castle forms part of the locality.