Château de Burlande de Villiers
château
PA00097487
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1968)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Burlande de Villiers — Château in Villiers (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Du château, il subsiste la poterne qui donnait accès à la cour intérieure, le pigeonnier avec ses cases. En bordure des anciennes douves se trouve un bâtiment avec fenêtres à meneaux. Selon la tradition, Agnès Sorel y serait née. Le puits du château existe encore. Des bâtiments plus récents se sont ajoutés aux vestiges.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097487. 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 1968), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ancienne poterne (cad. F 19) : inscription par arrêté du 29 octobre 1968
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Villiers, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.8641°N, 1.2066°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Monument aux morts de la guerre 1914-1918 | Châteauroux | 2021 |
| Eglise Saint-Aubin de Crevant | Crevant | 1926 |
| Eglise du prieuré Saint-Martin | Orsennes | 1925 |
| Eglise Saint-André de Chavin | Chavin | 1956 |
| Eglise Saint-Christophe et Saint-Phalier | Chabris | 1910 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
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 Burlande de Villiers located?
Château de Burlande de Villiers is located in the commune of Villiers (Indre).
When was Château de Burlande de Villiers protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1968 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097487 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Burlande de Villiers 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: 46.8641°N, 1.2066°E