Maison de Loches
maison
PA00097840
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1926)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison de Loches — Maison in Loches (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Cet immeuble a englobé une ancienne tour d'enceinte, aujourd'hui inclue dans le fond de la parcelle.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097840. 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 1926), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La façade (cad. AW 368) : inscription par arrêté du 12 juin 1926
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Loches, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1285°N, 0.9979°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château d'Hodebert de Saint-Paterne-Racan | Saint-Paterne-Racan | 2009 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Epain | Saint-Epain | 1913 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
| Maison du 15e siècle de Tours | Tours | 1948 |
| Maison du 15e siècle de Tours | Tours | 1946 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the most recently protected sites of the département — typically 20th- or 21st-century inscriptions.
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 Loches located?
Maison de Loches is located in the commune of Loches (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Maison de Loches protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097840 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison de Loches built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1285°N, 0.9979°E