Maison de Tours
maison
PA00098220
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
La façade méridionale est couverte d'ardoises. La fenêtre du premier étage a un balcon en fer forgé datant probablement du 18e siècle.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098220. 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.
Les façades et 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: 47.3959°N, 0.6900°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Séminaire, ou la Petite Bourdaisière | Tours | 1926 |
| Maisons du 15e siècle | Tours | 1946 |
| Ancienne église Saint-Antoine | Loches | 1840 |
| Chapelle de l'ancien cimetière, dite chapelle de Seigne | Bléré | 1875 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e siècle;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 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 PA00098220 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison de Tours built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3959°N, 0.6900°E