Motte féodale de Moulins-sur-Céphons
édifice fortifié
PA00097406
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1978)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Motte féodale de Moulins-sur-Céphons — édifice fortifié in Moulins-sur-Céphons (Indre) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097406. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1978), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Motte féodale (cad. I 173, 507) : classement par arrêté du 27 septembre 1978
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Moulins-sur-Céphons, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.0102°N, 1.5548°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1914-1918 | Eguzon-Chantôme | 2020 |
| Château du Coudray de Luçay-le-Libre | Luçay-le-Libre | 1978 |
| Château de Bouges de Bouges-le-Château | Bouges-le-Château | 2001 |
| Eglise Saint-André de Chavin | Chavin | 1956 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Lacs | Lacs | 1922 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Moyen Age.
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 Motte féodale de Moulins-sur-Céphons located?
Motte féodale de Moulins-sur-Céphons is located in the commune of Moulins-sur-Céphons (Indre).
When was Motte féodale de Moulins-sur-Céphons protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1978 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097406 in the Mérimée database.
When was Motte féodale de Moulins-sur-Céphons built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Moyen Age.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.0102°N, 1.5548°E