Château de Montgarnaud
château
PA00097422
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1935)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Montgarnaud — Château in Parnac (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1935 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Ancienne métairie qui appartenait au prévôt de Saint-Benoît. Le château fut construit à la fin du 16e siècle. L'édifice présente une tour carrée, des douves et un pont de pierre.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097422. 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 1935), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Château de Montgarnaud : inscription par arrêté du 11 mars 1935
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Parnac, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.4376°N, 1.3980°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château du Coudray de Luçay-le-Libre | Luçay-le-Libre | 1978 |
| Eglise Saint-Ambroix de Douadic | Douadic | 1914 |
| Eglise Saint-Germain de Sassierges-Saint-Germain | Sassierges-Saint-Germain | 1920 |
| Centre social (maison du Peuple) | Châteauroux | 2001 |
| Château du Mée de Pellevoisin | Pellevoisin | 1980 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;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 Montgarnaud located?
Château de Montgarnaud is located in the commune of Parnac (Indre).
When was Château de Montgarnaud protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1935 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097422 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Montgarnaud built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.4376°N, 1.3980°E