Maison du 16e siècle de Loches
maison
PA00097841
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1962)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Maison du 16e siècle de Loches — Maison in Loches (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1962 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Les deux étages supérieurs ont conservé leurs fenêtres accostées de pilastres à chapiteaux composites. La corniche amortissant la façade est également moulurée.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097841. 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 façade Nord sur rue (à l'exclusion du rez-de-chaussée) et la toiture correspondante. (cad. AW 316) : inscription par arrêté du 26 décembre 1962
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Loches, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1283°N, 0.9980°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Couzières de Veigné | Veigné | 1950 |
| Maison du 16e siècle, dite des Pages | Chenonceaux | 1926 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Vertou | Lublé | 1948 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
| Manoir du Rouvre de Neuvy-le-Roi | Neuvy-le-Roi | 1971 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 16e siècle de Loches located?
Maison du 16e siècle de Loches is located in the commune of Loches (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Maison du 16e siècle de Loches protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1962 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097841 in the Mérimée database.
When was Maison du 16e siècle de Loches built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.1283°N, 0.9980°E