Gisement préhistorique
site archéologique
PA00098543
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1982)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Gisement préhistorique — Site archéologique in Pezou (Loir-et-Cher) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098543. 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 1982), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Gisement préhistorique (cad. ZH 84, 85, 86, 98) : classement par arrêté du 6 septembre 1982
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Pezou, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.8486°N, 1.1295°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de la Motte de Chaumont-sur-Tharonne | Chaumont-sur-Tharonne | 2000 |
| Château de Toisy de La Chapelle-Vendômoise | La Chapelle-Vendômoise | 1982 |
| Eglise Saint-Médard de Brévainville | Brévainville | 1948 |
| Maison de Blois | Blois | 1931 |
| Maison de Blois | Blois | 1946 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Préhistoire;Paléolithique ancien;Paléolithique moyen.
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 Gisement préhistorique located?
Gisement préhistorique is located in the commune of Pezou (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Gisement préhistorique protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098543 in the Mérimée database.
When was Gisement préhistorique built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Préhistoire;Paléolithique ancien;Paléolithique moyen.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.8486°N, 1.1295°E