Ancienne commanderie de Prissac
commanderie
PA00097435
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1927)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne commanderie de Prissac — Commanderie in Prissac (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Construction du 15e siècle, comportant un corps de bâtiment carré avec tourelle contenant l'escalier, et une tour carrée démantelée plus ancienne.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097435. 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.
Commanderie (ancienne) : inscription par arrêté du 24 octobre 1927
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Prissac, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5386°N, 1.3149°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de La Châtre | La Châtre | 1926 |
| Moulin de Venet de Bagneux | Bagneux | 2023 |
| Maison de George Sand | Gargilesse-Dampierre | 1929 |
| Château du Mée de Pellevoisin | Pellevoisin | 1980 |
| Château du Coudray de Luçay-le-Libre | Luçay-le-Libre | 1978 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 Ancienne commanderie de Prissac located?
Ancienne commanderie de Prissac is located in the commune of Prissac (Indre).
When was Ancienne commanderie de Prissac protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097435 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne commanderie de Prissac built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5386°N, 1.3149°E