Ancien poste du 12e siècle
corps de garde
PA00097160
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1927)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancien poste du 12e siècle — Corps de garde in Montigny-le-Gannelon (Eure-et-Loir) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097160. 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 1927), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Poste du 12e siècle (ancien) (cad. AC 01 288) : inscription par arrêté du 5 novembre 1927
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Montigny-le-Gannelon, Eure-et-Loir, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0140°N, 1.2354°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison sise place de la Cathédrale, en face de la tour Nord de la cathédrale | Chartres | 1911 |
| Manoir de la Manorière | Vichères | 1927 |
| Ancien couvent des Cordeliers | Chartres | 1979 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul | Varize | 1952 |
| Maison à pans de bois | Brou | 1972 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the most recently protected sites of the département — typically 20th- or 21st-century inscriptions.
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 poste du 12e siècle located?
Ancien poste du 12e siècle is located in the commune of Montigny-le-Gannelon (Eure-et-Loir).
When was Ancien poste du 12e siècle protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097160 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancien poste du 12e siècle built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0140°N, 1.2354°E