Maison du 15e siècle de Tours
maison
PA00098226
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 natale de l'écrivain Jules Moinaux. L'édifice en bois est élevé de trois étages sur rez-de-chaussée ayant conservé sa porte surmontée d'une accolade amortie d'un fleuron, entre deux poteaux moulurés soutenant la traverse du premier étage en encorbellement.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098226. 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.
Façade Ouest et toiture : inscription par arrêté du 24 mai 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.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3944°N, 0.6800°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Martin | Ligueil | 1926 |
| Hôtel Mame, ou Lefebvre de Montifray | Tours | 1942 |
| Maison de Tours | Tours | 1946 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de La Celle-Guenand | La Celle-Guenand | 1908 |
| Chambre de Commerce de Tours | Tours | 1931 |
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 PA00098226 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.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.3944°N, 0.6800°E