Maison de Blois
maison
PA00098377
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1928)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison de Blois — Maison in Blois (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Les fenêtres de l'édifice sont ornées de balcons en fer forgé de l'époque Louis XV, dont la courbure épouse celle des balcons en pierre.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098377. 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 1928), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Balcons en fer forgé décorant la façade (cad. DO 494) : inscription par arrêté du 17 février 1928
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5877°N, 1.3349°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Dolmen dit Les Grosses Pierres | Brévainville | 1889 |
| Château de Challay ou Chalay, à Saint-Quentin-lès-Troo | Montoire-sur-le-Loir | 1991 |
| Château de Lierville de Verdes | Verdes | 1993 |
| Maison (ancien Hôtel de la Prévôté) | Saint-Aignan | 1946 |
| Château de Cerqueux de Josnes | Josnes | 1975 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 18e 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 Blois located?
Maison de Blois is located in the commune of Blois (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Maison de Blois protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098377 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison de Blois built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5877°N, 1.3349°E