Château de Abondant
château
PA00096950
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1928)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Abondant — Château in Abondant (Eure-et-Loir) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00096950. 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 1928), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Château, y compris sa grille d'entrée en fer forgé (cad. F) : inscription par arrêté du 8 septembre 1928
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Abondant, Eure-et-Loir, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.7839°N, 1.4369°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Chartres | Chartres | 1976 |
| Immeuble de Nogent-le-Roi | Nogent-le-Roi | 1966 |
| Tour de Auneau | Auneau | 1927 |
| Croix du cimetière de Boisgasson | Boisgasson | 1971 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Bonneval | Bonneval | 1954 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e 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 Château de Abondant located?
Château de Abondant is located in the commune of Abondant (Eure-et-Loir).
When was Château de Abondant protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00096950 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Abondant built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.7839°N, 1.4369°E