Saint-Jean-des-Échelles explained

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.