Ancien château de Fontenailles
château
PA00098466
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1928)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancien château de Fontenailles — Château in Lorges (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098466. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1928), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Puits : inscription par arrêté du 8 septembre 1928
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Lorges, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7923°N, 1.4856°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château d'Herbault de Neuvy | Neuvy | 1942 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame, puis Saint-Etienne de Romorantin | Romorantin-Lanthenay | 1911 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Lunay | Lunay | 1925 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Souday | Souday | 1912 |
| Château de Saint-Aignan | Saint-Aignan | 1946 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ancien château de Fontenailles located?
Ancien château de Fontenailles is located in the commune of Lorges (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Ancien château de Fontenailles protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098466 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancien château de Fontenailles built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7923°N, 1.4856°E