Château de Fromentières
château
PA00097662
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1949)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Fromentières — Château in Chinon (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1949 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Demeure seigneuriale construite sous Charles VII, formant fief relevant de Chinon. L'édifice comprenait deux ailes perpendiculaires, limitant la cour à l'ouest. Cette cour était limitée au nord par une aile dont il ne reste que le mur pignon. L'aile ouest est accompagnée, à son angle sud-ouest, d'une tour polygonale contenant la vis en pierre reliant les étages.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097662. 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 1949), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ruines du château (cad. A 1239, 1240) : inscription par arrêté du 22 novembre 1949
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.2062°N, 0.2292°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Jean-du-Liget | Sennevières | 1862 |
| Château de Couzières de Veigné | Veigné | 1950 |
| Maison du 16e siècle, dite des Pages | Chenonceaux | 1926 |
| Cathédrale Saint-Gatien | Tours | 1862 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
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 Fromentières located?
Château de Fromentières is located in the commune of Chinon (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Château de Fromentières protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1949 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097662 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Fromentières 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: 47.2062°N, 0.2292°E