Ancienne maison canoniale
maison
PA00098201
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1946)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne maison canoniale — Maison in Tours (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Petit oratoire de la maison canoniale, converti en habitation. La façade est précédée d'un escalier moderne. La salle de l'étage supérieur est couverte du berceau de bois en arc brisé.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098201. 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 1946), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La façade et la toiture de l'ancien oratoire (cad. CH) : inscription par arrêté du 23 août 1946
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'un établissement public communal.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3954°N, 0.6961°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Tours | Tours | 1954 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
| Château de Azay-le-Rideau | Azay-le-Rideau | 1914 |
| Maison du 16e siècle de Tours | Tours | 1946 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1992 |
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 maison canoniale located?
Ancienne maison canoniale is located in the commune of Tours (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Ancienne maison canoniale protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098201 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne maison canoniale 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: 47.3954°N, 0.6961°E