Ancienne prison de Beaugency
prison
PA00098699
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1933)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ancienne prison de Beaugency — Prison in Beaugency (Loiret) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1933 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Ancienne façade avec ouvertures en pierre dure, agrandies au 15e siècle pour en faire de grandes baies à meneaux et croisillons en pierre. D'autres modifications furent opérées ultérieurement.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098699. 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 1933), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façade (cad. F4 1168) : inscription par arrêté du 17 mai 1933
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Beaugency, Loiret, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7783°N, 1.6307°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Orléans | Orléans | 1928 |
| Parc floral de la Source | Orléans | 2006 |
| Croix dite de la Bonne-Dame | Châteauneuf-sur-Loire | 1929 |
| Immeuble de Montargis | Montargis | 1993 |
| Passerelle de la Marolle | Montargis | 1999 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 14e siècle;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 prison de Beaugency located?
Ancienne prison de Beaugency is located in the commune of Beaugency (Loiret).
When was Ancienne prison de Beaugency protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1933 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098699 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ancienne prison de Beaugency built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 14e siècle;15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7783°N, 1.6307°E