Maison du 15e siècle, dite aux Dragons engoulants
maison
PA00097681
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1963)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison du 15e siècle, dite aux Dragons engoulants — Maison in Chinon (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1963 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Maison d'angle élevée au-dessus d'un rez-de-chaussée de pierre, de deux étages en bois, en encorbellement.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097681. 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 1963), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Les façades sur rues et les toitures correspondantes (cad. E 1253p) : inscription par arrêté du 12 juillet 1963
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1671°N, 0.2378°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Prieuré Notre-Dame et Saint-Etienne de Villiers | Villeloin-Coulangé | 1988 |
| Chapelle dite des Archevêques | Vernou-sur-Brenne | 1965 |
| Maison présumée de Jehan Bourdichon | Tours | 1948 |
| Ancienne église Saint-François | Tours | 1943 |
| Ancienne chapelle des Filles de l'Union Chrétienne | Tours | 1992 |
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, dite aux Dragons engoulants located?
Maison du 15e siècle, dite aux Dragons engoulants is located in the commune of Chinon (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Maison du 15e siècle, dite aux Dragons engoulants protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1963 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097681 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison du 15e siècle, dite aux Dragons engoulants 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: 47.1671°N, 0.2378°E