Maison de Tours
maison
PA00098256
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1962)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison de Tours — Maison in Tours (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1962 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Porte en anse de panier, accostée de pilastres soutenant un fronton courbe meublé d'un médaillon accompagné de motifs décoratifs.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098256. 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 1962), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
La porte d'entrée du 17e siècle (cad. C 480) : inscription par arrêté du 18 juin 1962
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: 47.3943°N, 0.6892°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Domaine de La Martinière | Neuvy-le-Roi | 2024 |
| Tour dite La Lanterne | Rochecorbon | 1840 |
| Château de Gizeux | Gizeux | 1945 |
| Propriété de Calder de Saché | Saché | 1994 |
| Château des Hayes de Channay-sur-Lathan | Channay-sur-Lathan | 1948 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
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 1962 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098256 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison de Tours built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3943°N, 0.6892°E