Château de la Michelinière
château
PA00097552
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1947)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Michelinière — Château in Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1947 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Ancien fief relevant d'Amboise. Le château se présente comme une construction rectangulaire dont la façade principale se développe entre deux tours cylindriques et s'ouvre par une porte accostée de pilastres à chapiteaux Renaissance. Ce corps principal est continué, au nord et au sud, par deux ailes de communs dont celle du sud a conservé son aspect primitif.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097552. 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 1947), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La porte d'entrée (cad.AL 19) : inscription par arrêté du 6 mars 1947
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Azay-sur-Cher, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3275°N, 0.8505°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château des Brétignolles | Anché | 1949 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1992 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Martin | Marcé-sur-Esves | 1963 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Germain | Civray-de-Touraine | 1926 |
| Maison du 15e siècle de Montrésor | Montrésor | 1929 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 la Michelinière located?
Château de la Michelinière is located in the commune of Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Château de la Michelinière protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1947 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097552 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Michelinière 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: 47.3275°N, 0.8505°E