Maison du 15e siècle de Tours
maison
PA00098209
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1948)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison du 15e siècle de Tours — Maison in Tours (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Maison de bois dont les éléments de charpente sont, sur les façades, protégés par les ardoises.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098209. 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 1948), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Les façades et les toitures : inscription par arrêté du 1er juin 1948
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.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
| Château de l'Olivier de Rochecorbon | Rochecorbon | 1946 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Symphorien | Tours | 1921 |
| Prieuré Saint-Eloi de Tours | Tours | 1932 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 du 15e siècle de Tours located?
Maison du 15e siècle de Tours is located in the commune of Tours (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Maison du 15e siècle de Tours protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098209 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison du 15e siècle 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.