Ancien château de Illiers-Combray
château
PA00097123
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1930)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancien château de Illiers-Combray — Château in Illiers-Combray (Eure-et-Loir) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1930 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Ce pavillon est épaulé par deux contreforts qui s'épaississent en talus à la partie inférieure. Le portail en arc brisé présente deux rangées de claveaux. Les fenêtres ont perdu leurs meneaux, mais la lucarne ouverte dans le toit a conservé son pignon dont les rempants sont ornés de sculptures.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097123. 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 1930), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Pavillon d'entrée : inscription par arrêté du 22 mars 1930
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Illiers-Combray, Eure-et-Loir, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.2989°N, 1.2423°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Rémy de Auneau | Auneau | 1967 |
| Immeuble de Châteaudun | Châteaudun | 1953 |
| Château de Maillebois | Maillebois | 1941 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Nogent-le-Rotrou | Nogent-le-Rotrou | 1907 |
| Moulin de la Bellassière | Crécy-Couvé | 1992 |
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 Illiers-Combray located?
Ancien château de Illiers-Combray is located in the commune of Illiers-Combray (Eure-et-Loir).
When was Ancien château de Illiers-Combray protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1930 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097123 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancien château de Illiers-Combray 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: 48.2989°N, 1.2423°E