Château du Chabenet de Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet
château
PA00097431
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1927)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château du Chabenet de Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet — Château in Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097431. 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 1927), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Château du Chabenet : inscription par arrêté du 28 juin 1927
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.6250°N, 1.4986°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de la Tour du Breuil | Veuil | 2002 |
| Gare de Valençay | Valençay | 1993 |
| Rempart médiéval de l'Ilot Villatte | Issoudun | 1986 |
| Hôtel dit de Condé de Châteauroux | Châteauroux | 1975 |
| Château de Laleuf de Saint-Maur | Saint-Maur | 2009 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 du Chabenet de Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet located?
Château du Chabenet de Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet is located in the commune of Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre).
When was Château du Chabenet de Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097431 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château du Chabenet de Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet 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: 46.6250°N, 1.4986°E