Château de Bury de Molineuf
château
PA00098492
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1926)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Bury de Molineuf — Château in Molineuf (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Le château du 11e siècle est détruit au 14e siècle. En 1524, le nouvel édifice est construit. Au 17e siècle, délaissé, le château est démantelé et utilisé comme carrière de pierres.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098492. 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 1926), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Les vestiges du château : inscription par arrêté du 27 mars 1926
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Molineuf, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5661°N, 1.2042°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Blois | Blois | 1932 |
| Grange de la Perdrière | Mesland | 1989 |
| Maison de Montoire-sur-le-Loir | Montoire-sur-le-Loir | 1946 |
| Vestiges de fortifications de ville | Mondoubleau | 1926 |
| Château de la Morinière | Mur-de-Sologne | 1971 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 Bury de Molineuf located?
Château de Bury de Molineuf is located in the commune of Molineuf (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Château de Bury de Molineuf protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098492 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Bury de Molineuf built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5661°N, 1.2042°E