Ecole de Epineuil-le-Fleuriel
école
PA00096795
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1972)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Ecole de Epineuil-le-Fleuriel — école in Epineuil-le-Fleuriel (Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Ecole où Alain-Fournier (1886-1914) fut l'élève de son père de 1891 à 1898. C'est à Epineuil-le-Fleuriel, où ses parents avaient été nommés instituteurs, que s'écoula la plus grande partie de son enfance.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00096795. 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 1972), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ecole (ancienne école d'Alain Fournier) (cad. AB 133) : inscription par arrêté du 27 avril 1972
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Epineuil-le-Fleuriel, Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5575°N, 2.5841°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison dite Maison Bourdoiseau | Aubigny-sur-Nère | 1997 |
| Maison dite de Pelvoysin | Bourges | 1910 |
| Anciennes fortifications urbaines | Dun-sur-Auron | 1988 |
| Maison à pans de bois | Vierzon | 1971 |
| Château de Turly de Saint-Michel-de-Volangis;Saint-Germain-du-Puy | Saint-Michel-de-Volangis;Saint-Germain-du-Puy | 2020 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 2e moitié 19e 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 Ecole de Epineuil-le-Fleuriel located?
Ecole de Epineuil-le-Fleuriel is located in the commune of Epineuil-le-Fleuriel (Cher).
When was Ecole de Epineuil-le-Fleuriel protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1972 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00096795 in the Mérimée database.
When was Ecole de Epineuil-le-Fleuriel built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 2e moitié 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5575°N, 2.5841°E