Maison de Argenton-sur-Creuse
maison
PA00097265
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1931)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison de Argenton-sur-Creuse — Maison in Argenton-sur-Creuse (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1931 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097265. 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 1931), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Porte (cad. AD 38) : inscription par arrêté du 17 avril 1931
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Argenton-sur-Creuse, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5868°N, 1.5170°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise du prieuré Saint-Etienne | Chassignolles | 1921 |
| Ancienne halle de Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre | Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre | 1936 |
| Château d'Argy | Argy | 1930 |
| Maison à pignon de Reuilly | Reuilly | 1968 |
| Gare de Valençay | Valençay | 1993 |
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 Maison de Argenton-sur-Creuse located?
Maison de Argenton-sur-Creuse is located in the commune of Argenton-sur-Creuse (Indre).
When was Maison de Argenton-sur-Creuse protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1931 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097265 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison de Argenton-sur-Creuse 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: 46.5868°N, 1.5170°E