Maison de Tours
maison
PA00098218
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1946)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison de Tours — Maison in Tours (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Maison élevée d'un rez-de-chaussée et de trois étages dont le dernier est dans le comble. Les poteaux corniers subsistent, dont certains ont conservé leur décoration par des têtes d'angelots.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098218. 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 1946), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La façade Sud et les toitures (cad. DY) : inscription par arrêté du 8 juillet 1946
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3958°N, 0.6892°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancienne maladrerie Saint-Lazare | Tours | 1987 |
| Ancienne église Sainte-Croix | Tours | 1939 |
| Château de Chéniers de Cheillé | Cheillé | 1957 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Bout-des-Ponts ou Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | Amboise | 1948 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Vincent | Orbigny | 1926 |
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 Tours located?
Maison de Tours is located in the commune of Tours (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Maison de Tours protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098218 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison de Tours 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: 47.3958°N, 0.6892°E