Saint-Jean-des-Échelles (French pronunciation: [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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  The townhall.
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  Unusual communal Lavoir or clothes washing place.
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  Parish church with rounded body and square tower
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  Interior of parish church

• Communes of the Sarthe department