Polissoir des Griffes du Diable
polissoir
PA00097087
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1987)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Polissoir des Griffes du Diable — Polissoir in Courtalain (Eure-et-Loir) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097087. 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 1987), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Polissoir des Griffes du Diable (cad. ZA 1) : inscription par arrêté du 27 janvier 1987
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une société privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Courtalain, Eure-et-Loir, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0891°N, 1.1227°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Monument de Jean Colardeau | Janville-en-Beauce | 2025 |
| Maison du 16e siècle, sise autrefois à Blévy, en face de l'église, dite Maison de Blévy | Nogent-le-Roi | 1914 |
| Eglise Saint-Ouen de Saint-Ouen-Marchefroy | Saint-Ouen-Marchefroy | 1971 |
| Immeuble de Châteaudun | Châteaudun | 1953 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Les Etilleux | Les Etilleux | 2003 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Néolithique.
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 Polissoir des Griffes du Diable located?
Polissoir des Griffes du Diable is located in the commune of Courtalain (Eure-et-Loir).
When was Polissoir des Griffes du Diable protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097087 in the Mérimée database.
When was Polissoir des Griffes du Diable built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Néolithique.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0891°N, 1.1227°E