Château de la Motte de Château-Renard
château
PA00098740
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1945)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de la Motte de Château-Renard — Château in Château-Renard (Loiret) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1945 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098740. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1945), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades et toitures ; douves et pont : classement par arrêté du 15 mars 1945
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Château-Renard, Loiret, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.9302°N, 2.9291°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Tassin de Villiers | Orléans | 2025 |
| Ancienne abbaye de Ferrières | Ferrières | 1921 |
| Maison de Orléans | Orléans | 1928 |
| Maison du 15e siècle, dite de Jeanne d'Arc | Château-Renard | 1911 |
| Porte de ville de Châtillon-Coligny | Châtillon-Coligny | 1928 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e 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 Motte de Château-Renard located?
Château de la Motte de Château-Renard is located in the commune of Château-Renard (Loiret).
When was Château de la Motte de Château-Renard protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1945 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098740 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de la Motte de Château-Renard 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: 47.9302°N, 2.9291°E